ribbon

noun
UK: /ˈrɪb.ən/
US: /ˈrɪb.ən/

  1. A long, narrow strip of material used for tying or decorating.

    1. She tied a ribbon in her hair.
    2. The gift was wrapped with a bright red ribbon to make it look festive.

  2. An award or distinction, often in the form of a strip of material.

    1. He won a blue ribbon at the fair.
    2. The athlete proudly displayed the ribbon she received for winning the race.

  3. A long, narrow strip or band of something.

    1. The road wound like a ribbon through the hills.
    2. A ribbon of light appeared on the horizon just before sunrise illuminating everything.

Synonyms

award strip medal decoration band
ribbon transitive-verb

  1. To decorate or tie up with a ribbon.

    1. She ribboned the package beautifully.
    2. The volunteers ribboned off the area to prevent pedestrian access during the marathon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ribbon" in English means: A long, narrow strip of material used for tying or decorating., An award or distinction, often in the form of a strip of material., A long, narrow strip or band of something..

The phonetic transcription of "ribbon" is /ˈrɪb.ən/ in British English and /ˈrɪb.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ribbon": award, strip, medal, decoration, band.

Example usage of "ribbon": "She tied a ribbon in her hair.". More examples on the page.