bib

[ bib ]

/ bɪb /

Save This Word!

noun

a piece of cloth, plastic, or paper that covers the chest and is often tied under the chin of a child to protect the clothing while the child is eating.

any similar cloth or part of a garment.

the front part of an apron, overalls, or similar protective garment above the waist.

Fencing. a piece of canvas attached to the base of the mask, for protecting the throat.

bibcock.

verb (used with or without object), bibbed, bib·bing.

Archaic. to tipple; drink.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

who

whom

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Idioms about bib

put / stick one's bib in, Australian Informal. to interfere.

Origin of bib

1275–1325; Middle English bibben to drink <Latin bibere

OTHER WORDS FROM bib

bibless, adjectivebiblike, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH bib

bib , bibb

Other definitions for bib (2 of 3)

bib.

abbreviation

(in prescriptions) drink.

Origin of bib.

From the Latin word bibe

Other definitions for bib (3 of 3)

Bib.

abbreviation

Bible.

Biblical.

How to use bib in a sentence

The cowboys were dressed in bib overalls, which just about killed my father.
Larry McMurtry: How I Write|Noah Charney|April 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
One child between three and four was convulsed at the sight of his baby bib fastened round the neck of his bearded sire.
Children's Ways|James Sully
He had a vision of a high chair, and a child installed therein with the customary bib and spoon.
The Butterfly House|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Solder should be dropped oftener on the brass bib than on the lead pipe.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble

The bib must not extend too far into the lead pipe or it will obstruct the flow of water.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
The bib is laid on an angle of 45° pointing away from the wiper.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble

British Dictionary definitions for bib

bib

/ (bɪb) /

noun

a piece of cloth or plastic worn, esp by babies, to protect their clothes while eating

the upper part of some aprons, dungarees, etc, that covers the upper front part of the body

Also called: pout, whiting pout a light-brown European marine gadoid food fish, Gadus (or Trisopterus) luscus, with a barbel on its lower jaw

short for bibcock

stick one's bib in Australian informal to interfere

verb bibs, bibbing or bibbed

archaic to drink (something); tipple

Word Origin for bib

C14 bibben to drink, probably from Latin bibere

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012