Gibbs

American  

[gibz] / gɪbz /

noun

1. James, 1682–1754, Scottish architect and author.

2. Josiah Willard, 1839–1903, U.S. physicist.

3. Oliver Wolcott 1822–1908, U.S. chemist and educator.

4. Sir Philip, 1877–1962, English journalist and writer.

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Gibbs British  

/ ɡɪbz /

noun

1. James. 1682–1754, British architect; his buildings include St Martin's-in-the-Fields, London (1722–26), and the Radcliffe Camera, Oxford (1737–49)

2. Josiah Willard. 1839–1903, US physicist and mathematician: founder of chemical thermodynamics

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Gibbs Scientific  

/ gĭbz /

1. American physicist known especially for his investigations of thermodynamics. He developed methods for analyzing the thermodynamic properties of substances, and his findings established the basic theory for physical chemistry.

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"We weren't looking for a new planet," said Gibbs.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

Gibbs took to social media Thursday to share a tribute to her “TV husband,” who she described as “a generous man who freely gave his time, his talent and his heart to the community.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

To Mike and Peggy Gibbs, the word “retirement” implies leaving something behind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

“You need to go to the shop that’s open, and right now the shop that’s open is the U.S.,” said Brett Gibbs, an analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence.

From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026

Mr. Gibbs let out a soft, sad chuckle.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson