What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bibs
Example
The baby wore a bib to keep his clothes clean while eating. [bib: noun]
Example
She always wears a bib when she eats lobster to avoid getting any sauce on her clothes. [bib: noun]
smock
Example
The artist wore a smock to protect her clothes from paint splatters. [smock: noun]
Example
The children wore smocks while painting to keep their clothes clean. [smocks: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bibs are more commonly used and recognized in everyday language, especially when referring to baby or eating-related contexts. Smocks are less common but are widely known in artistic or messy activity settings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between bibs and smock?
Both bibs and smocks are generally informal and casual in tone. However, bibs may be considered more informal due to their association with babies and eating, while smocks can be used in both informal and professional settings depending on the context.
