vibes
Americanplural noun
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informal (esp in jazz) short for vibraphone
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slang short for vibrations
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of vibes
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Leon Thomas won one of the early awards for best traditional R&B performance for his song Vibes Don't Lie, but he wasn't there to pick it up.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
Chi Vibes compact steamer – The Chi Vibes compact steamer is a handy travel gadget that proves really useful when needed.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
There are other AI video apps, including Meta’s Vibes and Google’s Veo, and likely more to come.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
According to a Meta spokesperson, the company’s aim with Vibes is to provide free AI tools that allow anyone to create and share high-quality content.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025
Meta recently introduced Vibes, a dedicated app for creating and sharing short-form, AI-generated videos.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
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