ribbon

Meanings

• noun

  A long, thin piece of fabric, often decorated, used for tying or binding things.

  - "She wrapped a ribbon around the gift."
  - "The ribbon on her shoes matched her dress."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɪbən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762754"

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Synonyms

beribbon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ribbon
hymn , gym , limb , crime , prime

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Variants

List of all variants of ribbon that leads to same result
ribbon , ribbonlike , ribbons , ribboned , ribboning , ribbon development , ribbon developments , ribbon worm , ribbon worms , blue-ribbon , blue ribbon , blue ribbons , red ribbon , red ribbons , nemertea , nemertean , nemerteans , nemertine , nemertines

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'ribande' or 'reband', meaning 'binding' or 'girdle'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Ribbons were once used as a form of currency in ancient China.

2. The world's longest ribbon measures 6,175 meters (20,260 feet) long.

3. In Japan, it is considered good luck to tie a ribbon around a tree or a present.

4. The ribbon on a wedding cake is traditionally held by the bride and groom as they cut the cake.

5. Ribbons are used in various sports, such as horse racing and gymnastics, to mark the finish line or indicate the order of competitors.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Bow: A decorative knot tied with a ribbon

2. Ribbon roses: Artificial flowers made to resemble roses made from folded ribbons

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Culture

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Ribbons have been used for various cultural and symbolic purposes throughout history. They have been used as decorations in art and literature, as symbols of status and achievement, and as part of traditional clothing and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "ribbon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gift wrapped in a shiny ribbon. Visualize the texture and color of the ribbon.
   - Think about how the ribbon looks when it's tied in a bow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ribbon' with 'gifts' or 'bows'. Think about how ribbons are used to decorate or tie things.
   - Associate the word 'ribbon' with the color or texture of the ribbon you're visualizing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'R' is for 'long, thin piece of fabric'. 'I' is for 'often decorated'. 'B' is for 'used for tying or binding'. 'B' is also for 'beautiful' or 'bows'.
   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'ribbon' with a personal experience or memory.

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