red ribbon

noun

: a red ribbon usually with appropriate words or markings awarded the second-place winner in a competition

Examples of red ribbon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s made with a durable resin material, measures 2.25 by 3 by .75 inches, and is bound to stand out on your tree thanks to its hanging red ribbon loop. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 After School Board members participated in snipping the red ribbon, the focus switched to honoring teachers from across the district. Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 8 Aug. 2024 Last year alone, seven luxury hotels cut the red ribbon. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024 The decadent cake was topped with a sterling silver bell with a red ribbon with the couple's engagement date engraved on it gifted by a close family friend of the bride. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for red ribbon 

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red ribbon was in 1872

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“Red ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20ribbon. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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