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ribbons

Pronunciation: [ˈrɪbənz]

Word

Learn how to use ribbons in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “crafts”

(noun) ribbons are long, narrow strips of fabric that people use to decorate things or tie packages. They can be colorful and shiny, making items look pretty.

Example

She used bright ribbons to wrap the gifts for her friends.

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He didn't have any ribbons to make his project look nice.

Example

What color ribbons do you want to use for the party decorations?

Context: “awards”

(noun) ribbons can also be awarded to people for winning a competition or doing something great. These ribbons show that someone has achieved something special.

Example

She proudly wore the blue ribbon she won at the science fair.

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He was disappointed because he didn't receive a ribbon this time.

Example

Which ribbon did you win in the school contest?

Context: “decorating”

(verb) to ribbons means to decorate something with ribbons. You might ribbon a gift or a room to make it look nicer.

Example

They ribboned the chairs with colorful strips for the wedding.

Example

They didn’t ribbon the tables, so they looked plain.

Example

Did you ribbon the gifts for the festival?

How to pronounce ribbons

Pronunciation: [ˈrɪbənz]

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