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vibes

American  
[vahybz] / vaɪbz /

plural noun

Informal.

  1. vibe.

  2. vibraphone.

vibes British  
/ vaɪbz /

plural noun

  1. informal (esp in jazz) short for vibraphone

  2. slang short for vibrations

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Other Word Forms

  • vibist noun

Etymology

Origin of vibes

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

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A series of big announcements to juice a rally—or vibes and momentum?

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

This year was also the debut of the Sonora Tent, which offers air-conditioning and rock club vibes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It is more than just vibes as well; it is backed up by statistics.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

No computer science degrees—just pure vibes and Claude.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

When my phone rings, I think it’s Kristina feeling all the bad vibes I’m sending out.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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