ribbon
noun
1. any long object resembling a thin line
- a mere ribbon of land
- the lighted ribbon of traffic
Similar word(s): thread
Definition categories: object
2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
Similar word(s): decoration, medal, medallion, palm
Definition categories: communication, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels
3. a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
Definition categories: man–made, slip, strip
4. notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
Definition categories: man–made, notion
Sentences with ribbon as a noun:
- a steel or magnesium ribbon
- sails torn to ribbons
verb
1. To decorate with ribbon.