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The Beatles were no trouble... lots of girls. The Stones were black-jacketed guys, a rough crowd. A whole different scene between the Stones' black leather jackets and the Beatles' pretty-dressed girls with the ribbons in their hair, teenagers standing on the seats screaming, nothing broken.
Sid Bernstein

Meaning of "ribbons" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RIBBONS

ribbons  [ˈrɪbənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIBBONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ribbons is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RIBBONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ribbons

Ribbon

A ribbon or riband is a thin band of material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily as decorative binding and tying. Cloth ribbons are made of natural materials such as silk, velvet, cotton, and jute and of synthetic materials, such as polyester, nylon and polyproylene. Ribbon is used for innumerable useful, ornamental and symbolic purposes. Cultures around the world use ribbon in their hair, around the body, and as ornamentation on animals, buildings, and packaging. Some popular fabrics used to make ribbons are satin, organza, sheer, silk, velvet and grosgrain.

Definition of ribbons in the English dictionary

The definition of ribbons in the dictionary is ragged strips or shreds.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIBBONS


buttons
ˈbʌtənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
Gibbons
ˈɡɪbənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
jibbons
ˈdʒɪbənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
Lions
ˈlaɪənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
occasions
əˈkeɪʒənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
sessions
ˈsɛʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIBBONS

ribband
ribbed
ribbed and smoked sheet
Ribbentrop
ribber
ribbing
Ribble
ribbon
ribbon development
ribbon microphone
ribbon strip
ribbon worm
ribbon-like
ribbonfish
ribbonry
ribbonwood
ribbony
ribby
ribcage

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIBBONS

accommodations
admissions
alterations
combinations
demons
foundations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
Hons
intentions
jump to conclusions
provisions
public relations
reflections
representations
telecommunications
the Commons
tons
transactions
United Nations

Synonyms and antonyms of ribbons in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ribbons» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIBBONS

Find out the translation of ribbons to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ribbons from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ribbons» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

丝带
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cintas
570 millions of speakers

English

ribbons
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रिबन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أشرطة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ленты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fitas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rubans
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Reben
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bänder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リボン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리본
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pita
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

băng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரிப்பன்களை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फिती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şeritler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nastri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wstążki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стрічки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

panglici
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κορδέλες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

linte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

band
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bånd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ribbons

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIBBONS»

The term «ribbons» is very widely used and occupies the 17.435 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIBBONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ribbons

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10 QUOTES WITH «RIBBONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ribbons.
1
Sid Bernstein
The Beatles were no trouble... lots of girls. The Stones were black-jacketed guys, a rough crowd. A whole different scene between the Stones' black leather jackets and the Beatles' pretty-dressed girls with the ribbons in their hair, teenagers standing on the seats screaming, nothing broken.
2
Jeff Buckley
I'm lying in my bed, blanket is warm, this body will never keep me safe from harm. I still feel your hair, black ribbons of coal. Touch my skin to keep me whole. If only you'd come back to me. To feel you at my side, wouldn't need no Mojo Pin to keep me satisfied.
3
Harry Crosby
I have asked the village blacksmith to forge golden chains to tie our ankles together. I have gathered all the gay ribbons in the world to wind around and around and around and around and around and around again around our two waists.
4
Tommy Hilfiger
I had eight brothers and sisters. Every Christmas my younger brother Bobby would wake up extra early and open everybody's presents - everybody's - so by the time the rest of us got up, all the gifts were shredded, ribbons off, torn open and thrown aside.
5
Cheryl Hines
Well, when I was a little girl we had 17 cats once. They all lived outside, and they kept having more kittens. My mom made us put little ribbons around each kitten's neck, put them in a wagon, and go door-to-door around the neighborhood to try to give them away.
6
Brad Holland
All the other kids in ninth grade were drawing hot rods and cocker spaniels and getting blue ribbons in art class. I was getting rejection slips from the 'Saturday Evening Post.'
7
Charles Manson
I can't judge any of you. I have no malice against you and no ribbons for you. But I think that it is high time that you all start looking at yourselves, and judging the lie that you live in.
8
Seanan McGuire
I eventually grew into a pre-teen Marilyn Munster, that being the only option I could find that allowed for a) blonde hair, b) a fondness for frilly pink things and wearing ribbons in your hair, and c) hanging out with monsters.
9
Jandy Nelson
I am insanely superstitious. All the woman in my family are, beginning with my grandmother, who would leave red ribbons under the beds and taught us how to find four-leaf clovers.
10
Alexandra Stoddard
When I was little, I got to pick my hair ribbon from my mother's collection that hung over her dressing-table mirror. I have an entire room of ribbons in my New York apartment.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIBBONS»

Discover the use of ribbons in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ribbons and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis ...
Kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold as a slave in 1761, a young girl is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family in Boston.
Ann Rinaldi, 2005
2
Ribbons
An applealing story that draws readers into the world of ballet, while offering an authentic and sometimes amusing look at the dynamics of Chinese=American family life.
Laurence Yep, 1997
3
Pink Ribbons, Inc: Breast Cancer and the Politics of ...
The commercialization of the breast cancer movement is challenged in this analysis of how breast cancer has been transformed from a stigmatized disease and individual tragedy to a market-driven industry of survivorship.
Samantha King, 2006
4
Distant Dreams (Ribbons of Steel Book #1)
The year is 1835 and Carolina Adams finds herself enchanted by an unlikely suitor...the railroad.
Judith Pella, Tracie Peterson, 2009
5
Hope Beyond, A (Ribbons of Steel Book #2)
With the loss of her first true love, Carolina Adams finds life at the family plantation nearly unbearable.
Judith Pella, Tracie Peterson, 2009
6
Ribbons
30 bold, colourful and modern projects use the ribbon's qualities for maximum texture, pattern and colour impact. This book provides clear step-by-step photography and artworks walk the reader through every stage.
Irene Lassus, Anne Volturiez, 2007
7
Banners, Ribbons and Scrolls
Beautifully drawn embellishments, selected from authentic 19th-century sources.
Carol Belanger Grafton, 2004
8
Tea and Green Ribbons: Evelyn's Story
Recounts the author's experiences after she and five young siblings were abandoned by their mother, describing their subsequent placement in an orphanage and the two-year custody battle between their father and the Irish government.
Evelyn Doyle, 2004
9
If You Don't Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails: ...
A founder of the Corcoran Group real estate company describes her hard-working childhood and the lessons she learned from her mother and through her business experiences that enabled her to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in ...
Barbara Corcoran, 2003
10
Hustle Your Way to Property Success
This book lets you peek into a world of his property experiences in his very unique way of hustle and jostling.
Paul Ribbons, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIBBONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ribbons is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Morris dancers attacked by dog attracted to bells and ribbons on …
Describing the incident, Ms Windsor told the court: "The dog approached and began biting at the bells and ribbons that were attached to their feet." After Miss ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
2
Good News: Marine Surprises Brother at School, Ribbons For a …
Patch covers a wide array of topics, but some of our favorite stories are the ones that put a smile on your face. Here's a roundup of good news stories from Long ... «Patch.com, May 15»
3
Green ribbons tied around ash trees to warn of the coming swarm
Pedestrians and cyclists check out the green ribbons tied to ash trees on Monday along North 38th Street on East Campus. The ribbons have been tied around ... «Lincoln Journal Star, May 15»
4
Anime Hestia: Weirdest craze ever? Japanese women tie ribbons
We've seen some odd fads in our time, but this must be the strangest. Women across Japan are wearing ribbons below their breasts in a bid to increase the ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
5
Ribbons among Middleton hopefuls at York Dante meeting
Ribbons is just one of five Group 1 heroines to have been handed an entry for the Group 2 Betfred Middleton Stakes, which will be staged at York on Thursday ... «SkySports, Apr 15»
6
70 pupils 'in isolation units' at Runcorn school for refusing to remove …
Around 70 pupils were put in 'isolation' at The Grange School in Runcorn after they refused to remove charity ribbons from their blazers. Furious parents ... «Liverpool Echo, Mar 15»
7
Ribbons honor Marshall student hit by truck
MARSHALL – Blue ribbons, pictures and posters are reminders that a 12-year-old boy is missing from school and remains in a Kalamazoo hospital. Friends of ... «Battle Creek Enquirer, Mar 15»
8
Mount Greenwood posts ribbons display to support police
Patricia Mueller of Mount Greenwood said she and a neighbor tied plastic blue ribbons on trees on their block near 109th Street and Millard Avenue and posted ... «Chicago Tribune, Dec 14»
9
Mummers Wear Green Ribbons, Lend Support To Shane …
Green ribbons are meant to remind people that Shane is still out there. Shane's uncle, Kevin Verbrugghe, brought some of those ribbons to the Jesters ... «CBS Local, Dec 14»
10
Thruway Authority, Mothers Against Drunk Driving kick off annual …
Red ribbons will be handed out to drivers beginning today at select toll facilities along Interstate 90 during the anti-DWI initiative. This is MADD's 28th Annual ... «Syracuse.com, Dec 14»

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