Ribbons: meaning, definitions and examples

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ribbons

 

[ หˆrษชbษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decorative material

Ribbons are narrow strips of material, such as silk or satin, typically used for decoration or tying things together. They are often colorful and can be found in various lengths and widths.

Synonyms

band, strip, tape

Examples of usage

  • She tied a ribbon around the gift box.
  • The dancers wore ribbons in their hair.
  • The winner of the race was awarded a blue ribbon.
Context #2 | Noun

computer science

In computer science, ribbons refer to a graphical control element in the form of a set of toolbars placed on several tabs. They are used in software applications to group various functions and commands in a visually appealing and accessible way.

Synonyms

menu bar, toolbar

Examples of usage

  • The new software update includes a redesigned ribbon interface.
  • Users can customize the ribbon to suit their workflow.

Translations

Translations of the word "ribbons" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fitas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคฌเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bรคnder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstฤ…ลผki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒœใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rubans

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cintas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurdeleler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ณธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stuhy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stuhy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trakovi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะตะฝั‚ะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lentlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cintas

Etymology

The word 'ribbons' originated from the Middle English word 'riban' or 'ribband', which came from Old French 'riban' and ultimately from the Latin 'ribandus', meaning 'fillet'. Ribbons have been used for adornment and decoration for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations where they were made from various materials like silk, satin, and even gold or silver threads. Over time, ribbons have evolved to symbolize different meanings in various contexts, from awards and honors to fashion and crafts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,119, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.