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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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.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
It could have gone the other way, though, because it is mentally tough, especially coming from a blue riband Olympic sport, the 100m, to being called a spare.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2021
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
It was that of a stout monk, in a grey gown, with a large straw hat upon his head, tied with a riband under his beard.
From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
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