ribbon
noun /ˈrɪb.ən/Definition
C2 [C or U] a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration: Sandra often wears a ribbon in her hair. He tied up the present with ribbon.Bands, straps and strips a ribbon of sth literary › a long, narrow piece of something: A ribbon of road stretched ahead of us across the desert.Bands, straps and strips › [C] a small piece of coloured material given to someone in the armed forces to show approval and admiration for their brave actionsPrizes, rewards and medals › [C] specialized the narrow strip of material that contains the ink for a typewriter: My typewriter needs a new ribbon.Office equipmentCommunicating by telephonePaper and stationeryBands, straps and strips
(Definition of ribbon noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- band noun (STRIP)
- bar noun (ON UNIFORM)
- belt noun (MOVING STRIP)
- binding noun
- blindfold noun
- collar noun
- dog collar noun (DOG)
- elastic band noun
- gag noun (PIECE OF CLOTH)
- raffia noun
- rubber band noun
- Scotch tape noun
- Sellotape noun
- sticky tape noun
- swathe noun (CLOTH)
- sweatband noun
- tape noun (STRIP)
- thong noun (NARROW PIECE)
- webbing noun
- wristband noun
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