Ribbon - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
the lighted ribbon of traffic
- a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
- notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
Extra examples
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.
...over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind...
His coat was in ribbons.
The ribbon was cut and the new station was officially open.
For the second time she won the blue ribbon (=first prize).
Pull the ribbon tight and make a bow.
A bright ribbon was used for ornamentation.
...uncurled the ribbon and flattened it out...
His eyes were fixed on the ribbon that the girl was wearing around her neck. It triggered a memory.
Portraits of ladies with a ribbon or banderole on which the name is inscribed.
The edges of the blanket were bound with ribbon.
Word forms
singular: ribbon
plural: ribbons
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