ribbon

The definition of a ribbon is a thin strip of silk or rayon fabric with finished images.

(noun)

An example of a ribbon is what a young girl might use to tie up her hair.

See ribbon in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. a narrow strip of silk, rayon, velvet, etc. finished at the edges and of various widths, used for decoration, tying things, etc.
2. material in such strips
anything suggesting such a strip: a ribbon of blue sky
torn strips or shreds; tatters: a garment torn to ribbons
☆ a narrow strip of inked cloth or plastic against which type characters strike for printing, as in a typewriter
1. a small strip of colored cloth worn as a badge or awarded as a prize, symbol of honor or achievement, etc.: winner of a blue ribbon
2. Mil. a strip of cloth, often of many colors, worn on the left breast of the uniform to indicate an award of a decoration or medal
Informal reins used in driving

Origin: ME riban < MFr riban, ruban < ? MDu ringband, collar < ring, ring + band, akin to band

transitive verb

intransitive verb

to extend or form in a ribbonlike strip or strips

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See ribbon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A narrow strip or band of fine fabric, such as satin or velvet, finished at the edges and used for trimming, tying, or finishing.
a. Something, such as a tape measure, that resembles a ribbon.
b. A long thin strip: a ribbon of land along the shore.
ribbons Tattered or ragged strips: a dress torn to ribbons.
An inked strip of cloth used for making an impression, as in a typewriter.
a. A band of colored cloth signifying membership in an order or the award of a prize.
b. A strip of colored cloth worn on the left breast of a uniform to indicate the award of a medal or decoration.
ribbons Informal Reins for driving horses.
See ledger board.