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
🇺🇸 US/ˈrɪbən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrɪbən/
🌳Etymology
Rootribbon
🎵Rhyme
givendrivenwritten
given
driven
written
🔗Collocations
tie a ribbon
silk ribbon
ribbon cutting ceremony
hair ribbon
award ribbon
ribbon of road
📝Examples
“The mayor cut the ribbon with golden scissors at the grand opening.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bandstriptapebowsash
Related
decorationwrappingceremonyawardfabric
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