vibe

American  

[vahyb] / vaɪb /

noun

• vibes
  plural

1. Often vibes a general feeling or sensation that someone gets or has about something.

   She had mixed vibes about the merger decision, and serious reservations about the acting CEO.

2. Sometimes vibes the character, quality, or atmosphere of a place, situation, etc.; ambiance.

   The bar has an outdoor junkyard vibe, with kegs for stools, tires hanging on the fences, and plastic chairs.

   Try to find plants that fit your vibe at home—succulents for a Southwest feel, or air plants for the minimalist.

3. connection; rapport.

   Sometimes you have a good vibe with someone, but then it just goes nowhere.

4. none vibes vibraphone.

5. vibrator.

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verb (used without object)

1. to spend relaxed, unstructured time (often followed bywith ).

   I spent most of my time creating stuff, laughing, and vibing with my buddies.

2. be compatible; be in agreement or harmony (followed bywith ).

   I'm looking for someone I can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level.

   Live performance is all about vibing with the audience; the energy is different when you move from the studio to a stage.

vibe British  

/ vaɪb /

noun

1. slang a feeling or flavour of the kind specified

   a 1970s vibe

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• vibes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of vibe

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

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vibe vibes

But this year, the vibe once again seems to have shifted—this time, away from supplicating the reelected president.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

She scrapped her biggest-selling nights but later decided the show must go on, telling the BBC: "It has been really horrible but what I need right now is a really good vibe."

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The character, the first full-fledged advertising mascot for Crocs, is a sort of emotional support animal embodying the casual vibe associated with its slip-on shoes, according to Chief Marketing Officer Carly Gomez.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

You can still wear something that’s trendy, but how you style it is what makes it a different vibe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

She must have been putting out a strong I don't want to talk about it vibe.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

"Front-foot defending, front-foot attacking and just play with a big heart. Run more than the opponent, create chances, give some good vibes and energy in the stadium."

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

But some have sniffed at this focus on "vibes".

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

As we thrifted in Los Feliz, we found a gorgeous, ivory, vintage dress that either gave pilgrim vibes or cool courthouse wedding dress chic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Steffi Cao argues that America’s favorite new beverage reveals a lot about the vibes economy.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

‘Maybe she’s like Ares. That guy can spark a fight just by walking into a crowded room. If Nike radiates competitive vibes or something, she could aggravate the whole Greek-Roman rivalry big-time.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan