Decorative items such as flags or garlands used for embellishment
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Plural for a long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material
“The child had long, light-brown hair, with a little ribbon in it.”
Plural for something awarded for an achievement
“Chris, look, I'll give you a ribbon for participation, but in the real world, it's about results.”
Plural for a small emblem worn, typically in symbolic or representational colors
“The King rides through Berlin wearing a ribbon with the colors of the revolution on his arm.”
Plural for a long, narrow band or strip
Plural for thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands
Plural for something given or worn as a mark of liking or support
Plural for threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven together decoratively
Plural for a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends
Plural for a badge in the form of a short strip of red ribbon crossed over itself
Plural for a long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially as a military ensign
Plural for a small piece worn on one's clothing to identify one's membership or support
To rip, cut or pull something into pieces
“The raiding party heartily counted the whipping red, orange, and yellow streamers. Atop short poles, they flowed from their moorings, ribboned by the wind.”
To make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
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