Alibi
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
A claim of being elsewhere when a crime was committed; evidence supporting such a claim.
“The suspect had a solid alibi for the night of the burglary.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
al·i·bi
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Synonyms
excuseexculpation
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