bib

Definition

An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.

Etymology

Originally verb sense “drink heartily”, from Middle English bibben, either from Latin bibō (“I drink”) or of imitative origin. Noun sense (clothing) presumably either because worn while drinking, or because the clothing itself “drinks up” spills.

Example Sentences

• "In summer the whole throat and breast are black, but in winter plumage the throat is white bounded by a horseshoe-shaped black bib."
• "He don't look anything like the captain. This here cat has got a nice thick black coat of fur with a nice white bib and white feet."