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Meaning of the word ribbon in English

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ribbon

US /ˈrɪb.ən/
UK /ˈrɪb.ən/
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Noun

1.

a long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying, fastening, or decorating.

Example:
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She tied her hair with a pink ribbon.
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The gift was wrapped with a beautiful silk ribbon.
Synonym:
bandstriptapetiebow
2.

a long, narrow strip of material forming part of something, such as a typewriter ribbon or a measuring ribbon.

Example:
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The old typewriter needed a new ink ribbon.
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He used a measuring ribbon to check the dimensions.
Synonym:
stripbandtape
3.

a long, narrow piece of something, especially as part of a larger whole.

Example:
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A ribbon of road stretched into the distance.
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The river flowed like a silver ribbon through the valley.
Synonym:
stripbandstreak
4.

a long, narrow piece of material awarded as a prize or honor.

Example:
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He proudly wore the blue ribbon he won at the fair.
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The top three finishers received a gold, silver, and bronze ribbon respectively.
Synonym:
awardmedaldecorationprize
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