ribbon
Noun: 1. A narrow strip of fine material used for decoration or tying: A ribbon is a long, thin piece of fabric, often made of silk or satin, used for tying things or as a decorative trim on clothing, gifts, or hair. 2. A long strip of inked material used in typewriters or printers: This refers to the cloth or film strip coated with ink that transfers characters onto paper in certain machines. 3. An award or symbol of honor: A ribbon can be a strip of colored cloth, often worn on a uniform or attached to a medal, given as a prize or to signify membership or achievement. 4. Any long, thin, narrow object or shape: This meaning describes anything that resembles a thin line or strip, such as a narrow piece of land, a line of traffic, or a trail of smoke.
- As a decorative strip:
- She tied a red ribbon in her hair.
- The gift was wrapped with a shiny gold ribbon.
- As a typewriter/printer component:
- The old typewriter needs a new ink ribbon.
- As an award or symbol:
- He won a blue ribbon for first place at the science fair.
- The soldier proudly wore his campaign ribbons.
- As a long, thin object:
- A ribbon of asphalt cut through the forest.
- A ribbon of light appeared on the horizon at dawn.
- "to be cut/torn to ribbons": To be severely damaged or torn into many long, thin pieces.
- His coat was torn to ribbons by the thorns.
- The critic's harsh review cut the film to ribbons.
- "ribbon development": (British English) The building of houses in a long line along a main road, extending out from a town or city.
- Ribboned (adj.): Decorated with or having ribbons.
- The ribboned hat was very elegant.
- Ribbon-like (adj.): Resembling a ribbon in shape; long and thin.
- The eel had a ribbon-like body.
- Strip: A long, narrow piece of material.
- Band: A flat, thin strip or loop of material.
- Sash: A long strip of cloth worn over the shoulder or around the waist.
- Fillet: A narrow band or ribbon, especially one worn around the head.
- Blue ribbon: A symbol of first prize or highest quality.
- This is a blue-ribbon panel of experts.
- Red ribbon: Often used as a symbol for awareness of HIV/AIDS or for substance abuse prevention.
- notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
- a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
- an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
- any long object resembling a thin line
- a mere ribbon of land
- the lighted ribbon of traffic
- from the air the road was a grey thread
- a thread of smoke climbed upward