Definition of bib - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
baby clothingcloth worn by babies to protect clothes
- The baby wore a bib during lunch.
2.
race identificationTECH. rectangular material with a number for race identificationTECH.
- Each runner had a bib with their number.
3.
sportsTECH. colorful vest worn to mark team in sportsTECH.
- Players wore bibs to show their team.
4.
animal markingTECH. patch of color on the throat or chest of an animalTECH.
- The robin has a red bib.
Verb
1.
dressingtr. fasten a protective cloth around someone's necktr.
- She bibbed the baby before feeding.
2.
- He likes to bib his wine every evening.
Images of bib
cloth worn by babies to protect clothes 
rectangular material with a number for race identification 
colorful vest worn to mark team in sports 
patch of color on the throat or chest of an animal
Expressions with bib
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sleeveless sports garment worn for team identification or protection
Each player wore a training bib during practice.
work garment with trousers and shoulder straps
He wore a bib and brace for the painting job.
shorts with a bib front worn by athletes
The runner preferred bib shorts for their comfort and fit.
wearing your finest or most formal clothes
She arrived in her best bib and tucker for the party.
to get involved in something uninvited
She always sticks her bib in when we're talking.
wearing your nicest clothes for a special event
For the gala, wear your best bib and tucker.
special clothes worn for a nice event
She wore her best bib-and-tucker to the party.
Origin of bib
Latin, bibere (to drink)
Terms with bib included in their meaning
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bib pants
loose pants with a bib and straps
workwear
denim pants with bib and shoulder straps
overdress
apron with a bib worn for protection
athletic wear
shorts with a bib front worn by athletes
clothing
having a bib as part of clothing
sports
equipped with a bib for identification
animal
having a bib-like patch of color
without bib
lacking a bib
Examples of bib in a sentence
The colorful bib was a gift from grandma. The cyclist wore a bib with a unique number. Marathon participants received a bib at registration. The coach handed out bibs before the match. Each participant wore a numbered bib during the race. The bird's bib was a striking blue.
The cat had a white bib on its chest. The nurse bibbed the toddler before the meal. He bibbed his niece to keep her clean during lunch. She would bib her coffee throughout the morning. They tend to bib their drinks at the party.
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- French:bavoir, baveter, ...
- German:Lätzchen, ein Lätzchen umlegen, ...
- Italian:bavaglino, mettere il bavaglino, ...
- Spanish:babero, poner un babero, ...
- Portuguese:babete, colocar o babete, ...
- Chinese:围兜, 围上围兜, ...
- Japanese:よだれかけ, ビブをつける, ...
- Arabic:مَرِيلَة, ألبَسَ المِرْيَلَةَ, ...
- Hebrew:סִינָר, לְהַלְבִּישׁ סִינָר, ...
- Russian:нагрудник, надевать нагрудник, ...
- Ukrainian:нагрудник, одягнути нагрудник, ...
- Hindi:बिब, बिब पहनाना, ...
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