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Article of clothing worn around the neck to keep clothes clean, especially on a baby.

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Usage examples (33)
  • He put the bib on the baby before lunch.
  • If he looked behind him, he would see DeMint with a napkin bib, knife, and fork.
  • By the time I'm through, the bib will be the new black.
  • Any unpleasant fluids collect in the bib, which is also biodegradable.
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  • A "bib" is a napkin tied under the chin, a "bibb" is part of a ship's mast, and also a type of lettuce.
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