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blue ribbon Definition

blue ribbon

noun

  1. the blue silk ribbon of the Order of the Garter
  2. a blue ribbon awarded as first prize in a competition
  3. first prize in a competition

blue-ribbon Definition

blue·-ribbon (-rib′ən)

adjective

  1. Informal preeminent or outstanding of its kind
  2. ☆ designating or of a jury made up of persons specially selected as for educational background or experience

blue ribbon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • attach: Nearly every omnibus and cab driver had a red, white and blue ribbon attached to his whip.

Adjective modifier

  • light: Hanging from a light blue ribbon it had the King's head on the obverse while the reverse bore the words " Militia.