Libby

American  

[lib-ee] / ˈlɪb i /

noun

1. Willard Frank, 1908–80, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize 1960.

2. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

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Libby British  

/ ˈlɪbɪ /

noun

1. Willard Frank. 1908–80, US chemist, who devised the technique of radiocarbon dating: Nobel prize for chemistry 1960

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Example Sentences

After the hearing, Libby Clark, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said the evidence that came from the child witness was "profoundly shocking".

From BBC

"In-space manufacturing is something that is happening now," says Libby Jackson, head of space at the Science Museum.

From BBC

"It feels like somewhere we're not supposed to be," Libby adds, looking around at the statues and stained glass.

From BBC

Libby Clarke also sells agricultural land and said farmers should "continue to lobby" for more change when it comes to taxing family farms.

From BBC

“She would come in and just light up the room,” Libby Boyce said.

From Los Angeles Times