ribbon
//ˈrɪbən//
Noun
ribbonSingular
ribbonsPlural
1
A long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying, decorating, or as an award.
She tied a red ribbon around the gift box.
2
A strip or band of material resembling a ribbon, such as a typewriter ribbon or a ribbon of road.
A ribbon of smoke rose from the chimney.
3
A small badge or piece of colored fabric worn to show support for a cause or as a military decoration.
She wore a pink ribbon to show support for breast cancer awareness.
Verb
1
To decorate or adorn with ribbons.
She ribboned the gift box with a beautiful red bow.
2
To cut or tear into ribbon-like strips.
The machine ribbons the paper into thin strips.