ribbons
Pronunciation: [ˈrɪbənz]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
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?
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