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ribbon English

Meaning ribbon meaning

What does ribbon mean?

Definitions in simple English

ribbon Noun

— A ribbon is a small, thin piece of cloth that can be used to tie objects together. Wear this ribbon to support our movement.

ribbon

— noun (= thread) 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 — noun notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming — noun a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter — noun (= decoration) an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Synonyms ribbon synonyms

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ribbon English » English

tape band belt strip string girdle thread tie decoration bow typewriter ribbon twine strap sash medallion laurel wreath lace cordon cord thong silk cord shred riband palm medal lath knot film fillet braid zone zonate yarn whip webbing varsity letter turban taut band tapeworm taenia tab swathe swath stripped stripe streamer strand of wool stave slip slat

Topics ribbon topics

What do people use ribbon to talk about?

Daily life Clothing

Parts of clothing

What words refer to parts of hats?

brim peak ribbon

Physical actions Arrange Tie

Rope, string

What types of rope and string are there?

rope string band bindings bonds cable chain cord lace lashing line ribbon rubber band shoelace shoestring strap thong twine binder twine wire

Social behavior Social activity Entertainment, recreation

Sports

What awards are given to the winner?

prize cup trophy wreath flowers medal gold medal silver medal bronze medal blue ribbon prize money champion's belt applause cheers plaudits kudos fame

Examples ribbon examples

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Simple sentences

Jane wore the same ribbon as her mother did.

The cat had a ribbon around its neck.

The girl wore a yellow ribbon in her hair.

I used a ribbon to tie my hair into a ponytail.

She combed her hair and bound it with a ribbon.

The mayor cut the ribbon with a pair of giant scissors.

My sister bought me a red ribbon.

Mary was dressed all in white, except for a pink ribbon in her hair.

Could you tie it with a ribbon?

Tom untied the ribbon.

The Ribbon of Saint George is a symbol of fascism.

Tom was invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

I untied the ribbon.

Movie subtitles

Besides making a blue-ribbon sap of myself today, I must have embarrassed you terribly.

He won another blue ribbon and bit the judge.

Sorry I hadn't any ribbon to tie it up with.

Alice in Wonderland with that ribbon around your hair?

Not bad to be a bit of a hero with a red and blue ribbon on your chest.

Tie a ribbon on the one to the front door, doc.

Tie a ribbon on it!

And how. Snappy uniform, a whole ribbon counter on his chest.

Here's your ribbon and your cheque. Which I will keep for you in full payment on a brand new electric washing machine.

A hair ribbon.

So Ross has branded you with his yellow ribbon.

A yellow ribbon?

I hope Ross notices that yellow ribbon.

I hope you're wearing that yellow ribbon for me.

And a gold ribbon wrapped around them?

I need a new typewriter ribbon.

The things I've taken for that newspaper. but this gets the blue ribbon, trying to marry me off. to that baboon!

For last three year - three - he win every blue ribbon at horse show in Buenos Aires.

Furioso is entered in the show, and Furioso will be jumping Sunday, and will be taking the ribbon again.

I left you a wedding present. Sorry I hadn't any ribbon to tie it up with.

Here's a typewriter. That's what brought us together. Remember the day you fixed the ribbon?

Still, it might make you a little drowsy, like the white ribbon of road at night when you're driving.

So, Ross has branded you with his yellow ribbon?

A yellow ribbon.

You look nice. I hope Ross notices that yellow ribbon.

And a gold ribbon wrapped around them? Yes!

I need a new typewriter ribbon. Oh, Wynne!

Alice in Wonderland, with that ribbon around your hair? No, I won't tell you.

Someday, they're just gonna find your hair ribbon and an axe someplace.

Snappy uniform, a whole ribbon counter on his chest.

And a nice, green ribbon from my old uncle's shillelagh.

News and current affairs

Anybody - and any idea - can be sold with a bright ribbon and a catchy jingle.

Supervised by a blue-ribbon commission of college presidents and distinguished jurists, they have all been honest, fair, and peaceful, with the results accepted by winners and losers.

A few years ago, it seemed that every tenth person wore a white ribbon, a symbol of protest against Putin.

Today, one gets the impression that every third Russian is wearing the Ribbon of Saint George, an orange and black symbol of patriotism and loyalty to the Kremlin.

Those who do not wear the ribbon can expect to be asked - and not very politely - why they choose not to.

On my last visit to Moscow, I noticed that a friend, a singer in the Bolshoi opera, had tied a small Ribbon of Saint George to her white Mercedes.

He has appointed Anand Panyarachun, a former Thai prime minister who recently headed a United Nations reform panel, to select and direct a blue-ribbon national commission to seek reconciliation with the southern separatists.

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