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ribbon

UK
/ˈrɪb.ən/
US
/ˈrɪb.ən/

Translations

ribbonnoun
ribbons
pl
UK
/ˈrɪb.ən/
US
/ˈrɪb.ən/
The little girl wore a ribbon in her hair.
Маленькая девочка носила ленточку в волосах.
She tied the gift with a red ribbon.
Она завязала подарок красной лентой.
Additional translations
полоса
орденская лента
транспортерная лента
Synonyms
band
cord
strip
tape
string
fillet
broadcloth
sash
ribbonverb
ribboned
Past Simple
ribboned
Past Participle
ribboning
Gerund
Intransitive and transitive uses meaning to decorate with ribbons or to form/move in a long narrow strip.
Synonyms
fasten
tie
bind
deck
bedeck
garnish
embellish
trim
adorn
decorate
ribbonadjective
UK
/ˈrɪb.ən/
US
/ˈrɪb.ən/
Used attributively before nouns to denote material, decoration, or resemblance to a ribbon.
Synonyms
streamered
tape-like
striped
banded
sashed
ribbony
ribboned

Definitions

ribbonnoun
A long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying or decorating.
She tied a ribbon around the gift box to make it look more festive.
A strip of inked material used in typewriters and printers.
The typewriter's ribbon needed to be replaced after it ran out of ink.
A symbol of an award or honor, often given in the form of a strip of fabric.
He proudly displayed the blue ribbon he won at the science fair.
A narrow band of color or light.
A ribbon of light appeared on the horizon as the sun began to rise.
Computing: A graphical user-interface element consisting of a horizontal strip of command icons or buttons arranged on tabs.
After the software update, the ribbon offered quicker access to formatting tools.
ribbonverb
To decorate, tie, or adorn with a ribbon or ribbons.
They ribboned the wedding favors with gold satin.
To form, stretch, or move in a long, narrow strip.
The river ribboned through the lush valley.
ribbonadjective
Made of, resembling, or pertaining to a ribbon; used before a noun.
She chose a ribbon skirt trimmed with lace.
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