Meaning & Definition of word "Ribbon"

Ribbon

/ˈrɪb.ən/

1. A long, narrow strip of material, typically cloth or plastic, used for tying, binding, or decorating.
- Example: She tied her hair back with a bright red ribbon.
2. An award or decorative strip, often given as a prize in competitions.
- Example: He proudly displayed the blue ribbon he won at the fair.
3. A flat, thin strip of a particular color and material, often used in arts and crafts.
- Example: The craft store had a wide selection of ribbon for various projects.

1. To decorate or tie with a ribbon.
- Example: She r ribboned the gift box with a gold bow.

Middle English riban, from Old French riban, from Latin relation 'ripa', meaning 'bank', referring to a strip of material.

blue ribbon:

A prize or mark of excellence.

red ribbon:

Often symbolizes a competitor's recognition or awareness.

ribbon cutting:

A ceremonial event marking the opening of something new.

bow:

A decorative knot made of ribbon.

bunting:

A strip of fabric often used for decoration, similar to ribbon.

Meaning: Ribbon as a term for a decorative style or flair.

Example Sentence: That dress has a lot of ribbon; it's really flashy.

Meaning: In tech, a ribbon refers to the layout in software with tabs, like in Microsoft Office.

Example Sentence: I need to find the formatting options in the ribbon.