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noun |
| definition 1: |
A ribbon is a long, narrow piece of material used to tie things. Ribbons are often shiny and colorful. They are often used in tying or decorating hair, gifts, and other things.
Josie tied a neat bow with red ribbon on the present for her friend.
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| definition 2: |
A ribbon is a strip of colored material used as a prize or award. A blue ribbon is often used for something that wins a first prize.
Tessa won first place in the contest and was given a blue ribbon as a prize. |
| definition 3: |
Things that are long and narrow are sometimes called ribbons.
Caroline's mother cut the carrots into ribbons and mixed them into the salad. |
| related words: |
band, bar, belt |
| derivations: |
ribbonlike (adj.), ribbony (adj.) |
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