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
She likes the contrast of the natural greens and red ribbon against the white plate.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2022
He cut a red ribbon with oversized scissors to formally open the studio Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
The Lindt bunny also sports a red ribbon and bell while the Lidl bunny has a yellow or green ribbon and bell, the photos show.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
I stuck a red ribbon on top and made a card out of folded construction paper.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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