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Ribbon: meaning, definitions and examples

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ribbon

 

[ หˆrษชbษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

decorative material

A narrow strip of material, typically used for tying something or for decoration.

Synonyms

band, strip, tape

Examples of usage

  • She tied a ribbon around the gift box.
  • The dancers wore ribbons in their hair.
Context #2 | Noun

prize or award

A strip of colored fabric awarded as a prize or given as a symbol of honor or achievement.

Synonyms

award, medal, prize

Examples of usage

  • He won a blue ribbon at the competition.
  • The medal was attached to a red ribbon.
Context #3 | Verb

decorate with ribbon

To adorn or decorate with ribbon or ribbons.

Synonyms

adorn, decorate, embellish

Examples of usage

  • She ribboned the Christmas tree with colorful ribbons.
  • The gift was ribboned beautifully.

Translations

Translations of the word "ribbon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ€เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Band

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstฤ…ลผka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒœใƒณ (ribon)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruban

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cinta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurdele

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ณธ (ribon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stuha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stuha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅธฆ (sฤซdร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะตะฝั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜ (lenti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cinta

Etymology

The word 'ribbon' originated from the Old French word 'riban' which meant a strip of cloth. Ribbons have been used for decorative and symbolic purposes for centuries, with different colors and styles carrying various meanings. They are often associated with awards, gifts, and celebrations.

See also: rib.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,575 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.