ribbon
Translation
ribbon, strip
Examples
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
He won a blue ribbon at the fair.
He won a blue ribbon at the fair.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ribbon a thin band of material She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: band, strip, sash
Etymology
From Old French 'riban', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Picture a colorful ribbon tied around a gift box.