riband

American

[rib-uhnd] / ˈrɪb ənd /

noun

a decorative ribbon.

riband British

/ ˈrɪbənd /

noun

a ribbon, esp one awarded for some achievement See also blue riband
a flat rail attached to posts in a palisade

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Etymology

Origin of riband

1350–1400; Middle English: ribbon

Vocabulary lists containing riband

"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 3

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Example Sentences

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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.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

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

Reticules were searched, pockets turned inside out, and never a bit of riband to be found.

From The Portland Sketch Book by Various

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