Ribbon

/ˈrɪb.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long, narrow strip of material, typically cloth or plastic, used for tying, binding, or decorating.

She tied her hair back with a bright red ribbon.

An award or decorative strip, often given as a prize in competitions.

He proudly displayed the blue ribbon he won at the fair.

A flat, thin strip of a particular color and material, often used in arts and crafts.

The craft store had a wide selection of ribbon for various projects.

verb

To decorate or tie with a ribbon.

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.

Ribbon as a term for a decorative style or flair.

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

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

I need to find the formatting options in the ribbon.