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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Gibbs

Gibbs has served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club, the Valley Industry Assn. and the Salvation Army, according to his website.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Anna Gibbs suggests that the song could be a riff on the loaded history of this term.

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026

Now, Dr John Gibbs tells the paper he is "not sure of guilt".

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Gibbs said that the continuing support for Letby had taken a toll on him and other consultants, and that claims she had been wrongly convicted were "frustrating and difficult" to hear.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Gibbs swiftly turns around, and we slip inside the building.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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