red ribbon

American  

noun

1. a badge, banner, rosette, or the like made of red-colored ribbon or other material and used to signify the achievement of second place, as in a contest.

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Etymology

Origin of red ribbon

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

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red ribbon

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