bib

/bɪb/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of fabric worn around the neck to protect clothing from stains, typically while eating.

“She wore a bib to prevent food from staining her new dress.”

2. noun

A strip of material, often in the form of a ribbon or strip of fabric, awarded or worn on a garment to commemorate an event or achievement.

“The winner received a bib with their name on it to be worn during the ceremony.”

3. verb

To decorate or mark something with a strip of material, typically in the form of a ribbon or strip of fabric.

“The store owner bipped the prize-winning cake with a colorful ribbon.”

4. verb

To decorate something with a strip of material, typically in the form of a ribbon or strip of fabric, to commemorate an event or achievement.

“The store owner bipped the winning cake with a golden ribbon.”

Synonyms

  • apron
  • smock

Antonyms

  • stain