ribbon
ribbon Lexical Profile
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• noun
A long, narrow strip of fabric (such as silk, satin, or velvet) used primarily for tying, binding, or decoration.
"She tied a bright red ribbon around the birthday present before giving it to her sister."
A small loop or band of distinctive colored fabric worn to indicate support for a cause, or awarded as a prize in a competition.
"He proudly displayed the blue ribbon he won at the county fair for his homemade pie."
A continuous narrow strip of a material other than fabric, such as the inked tape used in a typewriter or printer.
"The antique typewriter needed a new ink ribbon before it could be used again."
• verb
To adorn, tie, or bind with a ribbon or ribbons.
"The event planners ribboned the dining chairs in pale pink to match the wedding theme."
To tear or cut into long, narrow strips.
"The fierce winds ribboned the old sail until nothing but tatters remained."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'riban', from Old French 'riban' or 'ruban', which is of Germanic origin. It is likely related to Middle Dutch 'ringhband' meaning a neckband or collar.
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