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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Example Sentences

Gibbs has been a member of the Santa Clarita City Council since 2020 and was chosen by his peers to serve as the city’s mayor in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Gibbs called the U.S. immigration system broken and in need of serious reform, saying the federal government should focus on securing the border, removing dangerous criminals and reducing visa backlogs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The closure "really did a lot of work to discredit the notion of a just transition", Gibbs believes.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

According to Glasgow University's Ewan Gibbs, recent conflict in the Middle East has altered the debate.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Not too sweet, of course,” Mr. Gibbs continued.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson