Ribbon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪbən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ribbon is a noun meaning A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
Meaning
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
More Meanings
- An awareness ribbon.
- An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.
- A narrow strip or shred.
- (shipbuilding) Alternative form of ribband.
- (nautical) A painted moulding on the side of a ship.
- A watchspring.
- A bandsaw.
Example Sentences
sails torn to ribbons
a steel or magnesium ribbon
Late at night, in the typewriter light / Ripped his ribbon to shreds
They were single-shift, frontstroke, typebar typewriters with four-bank QWERTY keyboards, inked by a ribbon.
Word Forms
- ribbons
- ribband
- ribboning
- ribboned
Synonyms for ribbon
Depending on context, synonyms include beribbon, thread, palm, medallion, decoration, medal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thread, decoration, medallion, medal, palm, webbing.
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