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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It is Bordeaux's second Champions Cup triumph and France's sixth consecutive win in European club rugby's blue riband competition, with La Rochelle and Toulouse also winning twice since 2021.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
England's preparations and performances at football's blue riband competitions have always seemed to be hampered by injury problems to key personnel.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
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
The Duke fastened a knot of blue riband on his helmet.
From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
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