What does ALIBI mean?

Alibi

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: An excuse or defense used to explain or justify ones actions or whereabouts, especially when accused of a crime.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "alibi" originated from the Latin word "alibi" meaning "elsewhere." It was first used in English in the late 17th century as a legal term referring to a defense that a person accused of a crime was elsewhere when the crime was committed. Today, it is used more broadly to refer to any excuse or defense used to justify ones actions or whereabouts.

Synonyms: Excuse, justification, defense, plea, explanation.

Related Words: Alias, Alike, Alive, Alist, Align.

Example Sentences:

1. He claimed he was at home watching TV at the time of the robbery, but the police were skeptical of his alibi.
2. The defendants alibi was corroborated by several witnesses who saw him at a restaurant across town at the time of the murder.
3. She couldn provide an alibi for her whereabouts on the night of the crime, which made her a suspect.