bib necklace

noun

: a necklace with a broad front section that covers part of the chest
… immense bib necklaces encrusted with precious stones.Carolyn Purden, Toronto Star, 27 Feb. 1988
This dramatic piece of jewelry consisted of multi-strands of pearls overlaying a bib necklace of rhinestones.Mary Tomer, Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy, 2009
MARNI is known for its inventive, statement-making jewelry, and this silk hand-embroidered bib necklace with beading … is no exception.Chelsea Zalopany, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bib necklace was in 1892

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“Bib necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bib%20necklace. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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