riband

[rib-uhnd]

noun

1. a decorative ribbon.

riband

/ ˈrɪbənd /

noun

1. a ribbon, esp one awarded for some achievement See also blue riband

2. a flat rail attached to posts in a palisade

Word History and Origins

Origin of riband¹

1350–1400; Middle English: ribbon

Word History and Origins

Origin of riband¹

C14: variant of _ribbon

Example Sentences

England's preparations and performances at football's blue riband competitions have always seemed to be hampered by injury problems to key personnel.

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St Lucia's Alfred achieved bronze in the sport's blue riband event on this occasion, one year after winning her nation's first Olympic medals in Paris, where she also collected 200m silver.

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And she had achieved it in the Games' blue riband event, running the race of her life to beat world champion Sha'Carri Richardson in a national record time of 10.72 seconds.

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The final day of rowing competition at the 2024 Games brought medals for Team GB in both blue riband events.

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Having demolished Jackson Page 10-1 in the first round, O'Sullivan continued his serene progress in snooker’s blue riband event against Day.

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