ribbon
1rib·bon
noun \ˈri-bən\Definition of RIBBON
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a : a flat or tubular narrow closely woven fabric (as of silk or rayon) used for trimmings or knitting b : a narrow fabric used for tying packages c : a piece of usually multicolored ribbon worn as a military decoration or in place of a medal d : a strip of colored satin given for winning a place in a competition
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: a strip of inked fabric (as in a typewriter)
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plural : reins for controlling an animal
Examples of RIBBON
- She wore pink ribbons in her hair.
- She tied a ribbon around the present.
- The present was tied with ribbon.
- The soldier proudly wore his ribbons and medals.
- Her pie won a ribbon at the county fair.
Origin of RIBBON
Middle English riban, from Anglo-French ribane, rubane
First Known Use: 14th century
2ribbon
transitive verbDefinition of RIBBON
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: to rip to shreds
Examples of RIBBON
- <over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind>
First Known Use of RIBBON
1716
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