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ribbons

  • plural
    of ribbon.
    ribbon
    noun
    a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.
  • present tense form
    of ribbon (3rd person singular).
    ribbon
    noun
    a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.

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Females lay ribbons of eggs that can stretch for an impressive 20 feet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Wales cut Russia to ribbons with a breathtaking attacking display, racing into a 2-0 lead in 20 minutes.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

A textile installation of colorful ribbons by the Argentine artist Manuel Ameztoy hangs from the ceilings of the long corridors and the reception area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

This woman’s skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern