Ribbon

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪbən/

Definitions of ribbon

noun a long, narrow strip of fabric, typically used for tying something or for decoration

Example Sentences

A1 She tied a ribbon around the gift.

A2 The ribbon on the present was bright red.

B1 I used a ribbon to decorate the Christmas tree.

B2 The ribbon on her dress matched her shoes perfectly.

C1 The award was presented with a blue ribbon.

C2 The intricate ribbon design on the invitation was stunning.

Examples of ribbon in a Sentence

formal The gift was elegantly wrapped with a satin ribbon.

informal She tied a ribbon around her hair to keep it out of her face.

slang I scored a ribbon for my performance at the talent show.

figurative The ribbon of highway stretched out before us, leading to new adventures.

Grammatical Forms of ribbon

• past tense: ribboned
• plural: ribbons
• comparative: more ribboned
• superlative: most ribboned
• present tense: ribbon
• future tense: will ribbon
• perfect tense: have ribboned
• continuous tense: is ribboning
• singular: ribbon
• positive degree: ribbon
• infinitive: to ribbon
• gerund: ribboning
• participle: ribboned

Origin and Evolution of ribbon

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ribbon' originated from the Old French word 'riban' which meant a strip of cloth or a band.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ribbon' has evolved to refer to a narrow strip of fabric used for decorative or binding purposes.