Bib
/bɪb/noun
A piece of cloth worn under the chin to protect clothing while eating, or a similar protective covering.
Did you know?Bib is historically connected to words for drinking and the mouth, which is why it feels so physically immediate and old-fashioned in sound.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
bibb
“A cloth or napkin used under the chin while eating or drinking”
Middle English
ME
bibbe
“A cloth tied under the chin, especially for children”
Early Modern English
English
bib
“A small cloth worn to protect the front of clothing”
Modern English
English
bib
“A cloth worn under the chin to catch spills or protect clothing”