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

Messrs. Gibbs and Ross met on a Brooklyn street in 1983; years later, Mr. Gibbs joined Mr. Ross’s ensemble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Messrs. Gibbs and Lewis first played together in 1981, in trombonist-singer Joe Bowie’s Defunkt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Jordan credited Hamlin, who still drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, as the “mastermind” who put together a team that is seeing such great success early this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The panel also said Gibbs would not be entitled to apply for restoration of his eligibility to teach.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Once the door clicked shut, she leveled her gaze on Mr. Gibbs.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson