riband
Americannoun
noun
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a ribbon, esp one awarded for some achievement See also blue riband
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a flat rail attached to posts in a palisade
Etymology
Origin of riband
1350–1400; Middle English: ribbon
Vocabulary lists containing riband
Example Sentences
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The Glaswegian had to win two matches to make sure of his participation in snooker's blue riband tournament.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2023
We’ll keep you across the new sports as well as the blue riband events.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 23, 2021
Having had just two fights in boxing’s blue riband division since stepping up, there remains lingering questions about the Ukrainian’s punch resistance and his ability to trouble the top heavyweights with his power.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2021
In previous Olympics, the men's 100m has been the blue riband event, but not this time.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2021
So particular were they in fumigating 249everything susceptible of infection, that I was obliged to leave there a black riband which I wore round my neck as a guard to my watch.
From Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) by John Lloyd Stephens
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