red ribbon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of red ribbon
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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Around Easter, Lindt is known for its chocolate rabbits wrapped in gold-coloured foil and decorated with a red ribbon and bell on their necks.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Cascades of red ribbon are snuggled up among the details, their white snowflakes adding to the thematic design.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2022
Find a headstone and place the wreath at each one with the red ribbon at the top.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2022
It marks each holiday season by asking designated drivers to display a red ribbon on their cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
In the polished box lay a rolled white paper tied with a red ribbon.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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