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Meaning of ribbon
A long, narrow, flexible strip of fabric or other material, typically used for decoration or as a symbol of achievement.
Etymology of ribbon
The word "ribbon" originates from the Old French word "riban", which is derived from the verb "ribander", meaning "to stripe" or "to band", and is related to the Old High German word "riban", also meaning "to stripe" or "to band"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a long, narrow strip of fabric or other material, and has evolved to encompass various meanings and uses over time
Synonyms
Definitions
- A long, narrow, flexible strip of fabric or other material, used typically for decoration or as a symbol of achievement
- A strip of fabric or other material worn around the head, arm, or other part of the body as a decoration or badge of rank
- A long, narrow, flexible strip of material used for fastening, tying, or connecting something
Usage Examples
- The winner of the race was awarded a ribbon for her achievement
- She tied a ribbon around her hair to keep it out of her face
- The package was tied with a ribbon and bow