1
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
2
: a strip of inked fabric (as in a typewriter)
3
ribbons plural
: reins for controlling an animal
5
: ribband
ribboned; ribboning; ribbons
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2
: to rip to shreds
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Examples of ribbon in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
In autumn, light spills through the trees in golden ribbons, setting the forest floor alight with color.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
oregonlive, 24 May 2023
Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
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Noun
The company is planning a series of pop-up shops where licensed products will be showcased and personalized gifts, ribbon machines, coffee or hot chocolate carts will be offered to create a holiday atmosphere.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
In autumn, light spills through the trees in golden ribbons, setting the forest floor alight with color.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.
—oregonlive, 24 May 2023
Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
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“Ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribbon. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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