ribbon

noun

US /ˈrɪbən/

Word Forms

singular	ribbon
plural	ribbons

1
countable/uncountable a long narrow piece of colored cloth or paper, usually used as a decoration or to tie something
a box of candy tied with gold ribbon
Synonyms and related words
Accessories and decorations on clothes
accessorise
beading
binding
2
countable a small piece of colored cloth, worn on a uniform as a military honor
Synonyms and related words
Military medals and decorations
the Congressional Medal of Honor
decorate
decoration
1. 2a
  a narrow piece of colored cloth folded over itself, worn to show support for an organization, principle, or aim
  Synonyms and related words
  Badges and ribbons
  armband
  badge
  button
2. 2b
  Americana small piece of colored cloth that is given to someone who has won a prize in a competition
  Synonyms and related words
  Medals and prizes for winners of competitions and races
  blue ribbon
  the brass ring
  bronze
3

ribbons
plural torn pieces of something
cut/tear/claw etc. something to ribbons:
The bottoms of his feet were cut to ribbons.
in ribbons:
The curtains were in ribbons.
Synonyms and related words
Rubbish, litter and remains
trash
garbage
litter
4
countable something with a long narrow flat shape
ribbon of:
The river appeared as a ribbon of blue between the mountains.
Synonyms and related words
Long and thin objects
line
strip
stick
5
countable a long narrow piece of cloth containing ink, used in some printers and typewriters
Synonyms and related words
Office equipment and furniture
bubble jet printer
copier
copy machine
6
cut a/the ribbon
to perform an opening ceremony, usually by formally cutting a symbolic ribbon in front of the entrance to a building
On Wednesday, the bank’s new boss cut the ribbon at a new branch in the nation’s capital.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 26/07/2017
Open Dictionary - July2017

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