ribbon — a long narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪbən/
Example Sentences
- The mayor cut the ribbon with golden scissors at the grand opening.
- My cat thinks every ribbon is a personal invitation to play.
- She won a blue ribbon for her amazing chocolate cake.
ribbon
NOUN[/ˈrɪbən/]
a long narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ribbon derives from Middle French 'riban', which developed from Germanic roots meaning 'band' or 'strip'. The word entered English in the 14th century and has retained its fundamental sense of a narrow strip of fabric.
Breakdown
Old French 'riban' (from Germanic origins denoting a strip or band) → Middle English 'ribban' → Modern English 'ribbon', maintaining the core meaning of a decorative or functional narrow fabric strip.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor cut the ribbon with golden scissors at the grand opening.”
“My cat thinks every ribbon is a personal invitation to play.”
“She won a blue ribbon for her amazing chocolate cake.”
“The road stretched like a gray ribbon across the desert.”
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