bib

/bɪb/noun
Early Childhood
1

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

2

Similar items of clothing such as the Chinese dudou and Vietnamese yem.

3

A rectangular piece of material, carrying a bib number, worn as identification by competitors.

4

A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities.

5

The upper part of an apron or overalls.

6

Ellipsis of bib short.

7

A patch of colour around an animal's upper breast and throat.

8

A north Atlantic fish (Trisopterus luscus), allied to the cod.

9

A bibb (bibcock).

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing