ribbon
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ribbon
- /ˈɹɪbən/
Rhymes with -ɪbən
Where it comes from
From Middle English riban, ryban, ryband, from Old French riban, ruban ( > modern French ruban), of uncertain origin. Likely from a Germanic compound whose second element is cognate with English band. Compare Middle Dutch ringhband (“necklace”, literally “ring-band”).
noun ribbons · ribband · reebon
- A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping. A Svveet diſorder in the dreſſe / Kindles in cloathes a vvantonneſſe: / […] / A Cuffe neglectfull, and thereby / Ribbands to flovv confuſedly: / […] / Do more bevvitch me, than vvhen Art / Is too preciſe in every part.
- An awareness ribbon. With Monday marking the beginning of October’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month observance, supporters will be donning their pink ribbons as a show of support for ongoing research for a cure.
- An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer. Late at night, in the typewriter light / Ripped his ribbon to shreds
- A narrow strip or shred. a steel or magnesium ribbon
- In ice cream and similar confections, an ingredient (often chocolate, butterscotch, caramel, or fudge) added in a long narrow strip.
- Alternative form of ribband
- A painted moulding on the side of a ship.
- A watchspring.
- A bandsaw.
- Reins for a horse. "Here, sir, hold the ribbons." This to me, throwing me the reins. Jack got down from his perch, and after a little search in the bush was rewarded by the capture of the poor dazed pigeon, who was consigned to safe custody in the boot.
- A bearing similar to the bend, but only one eighth as wide.
- A sliver.
- A subheadline presented above its parent headline.
- A toolbar that incorporates tabs and menus. Office programs are drowning in features—and they're crammed into so many different nooks and crannies that even pros don't know where to look. That's where the new ribbon fits in.
- An apparatus with a handle and a long narrow strip of fabric.
- An apparatus program with a ribbon.
verb ribbons · ribboning · ribboned · reebon
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To decorate with ribbon.
Similar: beribbon
- To stripe or streak.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: thread, laurel wreath, decoration, medallion, medal, palm, typewriter ribbon, webbing, shield, cordon, cord, belt, rope, band, loop, stripe
Translations
Every language
noun long, narrow strip of material
| Español | cinta, moño, lazo, galón, lacito |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 리본 ribon |
| 日本語 | リボン ribon |
| 中文 | 絲帶 /丝带 sīdài, 緞帶 /缎带 duàndài |
| हिन्दी | फ़ीता fītā, फीता phītā, रिबन riban |
| Português | fita |
| Français | ruban |
| Deutsch | Band |
| Italiano | nastro, fettuccia |
| Ελληνικά | ταινία tainía, κορδέλα kordéla |
| Română | fundă |
| Русский | ле́нта lénta, бант bant, тесьма́ tesʹmá, ба́нтик bántik |
| Tiếng Việt | ruy-băng |
| العربية | شَرِيط šarīṭ |
| עברית | סֶרֶט séret |
noun inked ribbon
| Español | cinta |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 리본 ribon |
| 日本語 | リボン ribon |
| Português | fita |
| Français | ruban |
| Deutsch | Farbband |
| Italiano | nastro, fettuccia |
| Ελληνικά | ταινία tainía |
| Русский | ле́нта lénta |
| עברית | סֶרֶט דְּיוֹ séret dyo |
noun toolbar
| Español | barra de herramientas |
|---|---|
| Português | faixa de opções |
| Français | ruban |
| Ελληνικά | γραμμή εργαλείων grammí ergaleíon |
| Tiếng Việt | thanh công cụ |
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title = {ribbon},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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