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

On the table are elaborate rose arrangements and settings draped in red ribbon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

She likes the contrast of the natural greens and red ribbon against the white plate.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

Actor Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Metcalfe, cut a red ribbon to officially open the set on Thursday.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2022

I scrolled it up and tied it in a lucky red ribbon.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson