ribbon bow

Decorative fabric loop

A ribbon bow is a decorative knot made by looping ribbon into two or more loops with trailing ends, used for gift wrapping, hair accessories, and ornamentation.

The loops distinguish it from a simple tied knot: She tied a ribbon bow on the package.

The fuller the loops, the more elaborate the bow.

Related
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • giftItem given freely
  • gift wrappingCovering presents decoratively
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

hair · hair accessory · velvet · loop · knot · tie · curling · package · present · Christmas present · decoration · tying · streaming · flutter · grosgrain · lace · ornament · headband

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Opposites
fastening method

ribbon bowsquare knot

Flat binding tie

tight knot · staple · double knot · nail · rivet

aesthetic style

ribbon bowunwrapped

Removed outer covering

structural form

ribbon bowloose ends

Unresolved matters needing attention

tangle · snarl

Family

ribbon, bow, ribbons, ribboned, bows, bowed, bowing, bower, elbow

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G