vibe

American

[vahyb] / vaɪb /

noun

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.
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.
connection; rapport.

Sometimes you have a good vibe with someone, but then it just goes nowhere.
none vibes vibraphone.
vibrator.

verb (used without object)

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

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

slang a feeling or flavour of the kind specified

a 1970s vibe

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Etymology

Origin of vibe

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; by shortening

Vocabulary lists containing vibe

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In Starbucks’s case, Riedel said the app is there as a tool for exploration, helping customers match a beverage to fit “their mood or vibe of the day.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

He also won’t play in Game 2 on Tuesday, but he remained his usual joyful and playoff self after practice, his infectious personality providing a good vibe during a tense time for the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Turns out artificial intelligence is more than vibe coding or summarizing dull meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

They have created a tour within the club - the Rory Experience Tour - with some of the golfer's trophies and memorabilia, giving it "a destination vibe more than just a golf club vibe".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Like there was just a sad vibe all around.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

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