Ribbon Definition & Meaning
ribbon
- noun
- any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic"; "from the air the road was a grey thread"; "a thread of smoke climbed upward"
- an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
- a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
- notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
"Ribbon" in song lyrics
See how ribbon is used in real songs:
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"And pray for the day a star child tugs the ribbon"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen -
"I got you mac mittens, I send them a black ribbon"
Beanie Sigel f/ Cam'Ron — Wanted (On the Run) -
"If they had a pageant for hustlers I'd be wrapped in a ribbon"
Bizzy Bone f/ Playalitical — Doin' it Wrong
Words that rhyme with ribbon
Usage tips for "ribbon"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ribbon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ribbon to find words that pair well.