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

Libby later conspired with fellow Traitor Rachel Duffy to vote out Butler in the series' final moments and take the £95,750 prize.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

Suzanne Libby, Fannie Mae’s chief ethics officer, was removed and Danielle McCoy, who served as general counsel, also stepped down after being pressured by leadership, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

“He’s never taken part in a swim meet, never been a top flyer. Probably never tore his rotator cuff. Trust me, I checked and double-checked. My friend Libby did, too. They’re all lies.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam