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She tied a blue ribbon around the gift.
What does Ribbon mean?
A ribbon is a narrow strip used for tying or decorating.
Dictionary definition
A narrow strip of cloth or material used for tying, decorating, or marking an award.
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The science fair winner received a ribbon for the project.
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The paragraph described a ribbon of road winding through the valley.
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Partnoun.
MeaningRibbon means A ribbon is a narrow strip used for tying or decorating.
ExampleExample: She tied a blue ribbon around the gift.
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- rib · un
- Strongest beat
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- Ending
- un
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Ribbon word family
Base word
ribbon
noun
ribbons
More than one ribbon.
adjective
ribboned
Decorated with a ribbon.
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