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    rib·bon
    /ˈribən/

    noun

    • 1. a long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration: "the tiny pink ribbons in her hair"
    • 2. a long, narrow strip: "slice the peppers into ribbons lengthwise"

    verb

    • 1. extend or move in a long, narrow strip like a ribbon: "miles of concrete ribboned behind the bus"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ribbonRibbon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of RIBBON is a flat or tubular narrow closely woven fabric (as of silk or rayon) used for trimmings or knitting. How to use ribbon in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIBBON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RIBBON definition: 1. a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration: 2. a long…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ribbonRIBBON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ribbon definition: a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.. See examples of RIBBON used in a sentence.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › ribbonRibbon - definition of ribbon by The Free Dictionary

    1. a narrow strip of fine material, esp silk, used for trimming, tying, etc. 2. something resembling a ribbon; a long strip: a ribbon of land.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIBBON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A ribbon is a long, narrow piece of cloth used as a fastening or decoration, for example on a birthday present.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIBBON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    RIBBON meaning: 1. a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration: 2. a long…. Learn more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ribbonRibbon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    6 days ago · Definitions of ribbon. noun. any long object resembling a thin line. “a mere ribbon of land”. “the lighted ribbon of traffic”. synonyms: thread. see more. something long and thin resembling a blade of grass. a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishribbon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    to officially open a building, road, etc. with a special ceremony that typically involves cutting a ribbon across the entrance. The prince cut the ribbon to officially open the building. Yesterday the mayor cut the ribbon on the new sports centre. to officially start something, such as a business project or activity.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishribbon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    [countable] a long strip of material containing ink that you put into typewriters and some computer printers. Idioms. cut/tear, etc. something to ribbons. to cut/tear, etc. something very badly His coat was torn to ribbons by the barbed wire fence. See ribbon in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: ribbon.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › ribbonribbon - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    3 days ago · An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer. A narrow strip or shred. a steel or magnesium ribbon. sails torn to ribbons.