ribbons

Thin decorative bands

Ribbons are long, narrow strips of fabric used for decoration, tying, or binding.

Gift wrap gets ribbons; hair gets ribbons; medals hang from ribbons.

Ribbons also describe anything ribbon-like: The road wound in ribbons through the hills.

To cut or tear something to ribbons is to shred it completely.

In computing, a ribbon is a toolbar interface element displaying grouped commands.

material

satin

Glossy-surfaced woven cloth

organza · taffeta · chiffon · wired · sheer · jacquard · brocade · lace · cotton · polyester

decoration

streamer

Narrow decorative ribbon

bow · trimming · adornment · embellishment · swag · maypole · party · festive · wrapping · draping

awards

medal

Metal honor token

gold · silver · bronze · winner · champion · podium · ceremony · achievement · victory · distinction

crafts

curling

Forming curved shapes

sewing · embroidery · weaving · trim · binding · stitching · scrapbooking · quilting · millinery · corsage

awareness

pink

Pale red hue

  • redPrimary color, warm
  • yellowHue between green and orange
  • causeWhat produces an effect

solidarity · support · campaign · lapel · awareness · remembrance · advocacy · charity · memorial · tribute

hair

bow

Respectful forward inclination

headband · barrette · clip · tieback · scrunchie · plaiting · weaving · styling · accessory · elastic

gymnastics

rhythmic

Having regular tempo

floor · dance · spiral · choreography · flexibility · performance · Olympic · artistic · manipulation · throw

typewriter

ink

Writing fluid

  • cartridgeSealed container for supplies
  • spoolCylinder for winding material
  • typingEntering text via keyboard

keys · platen · carriage · carbon · replacement · threading · advance · mechanical · Remington · vintage

Categories
Opposites
physical form/structure

ribbonsropes

Braided flexible cords

cables · chains · bars · beams · slabs

material state/condition

ribbonswhole cloth

Pure invention, no source

decorative vs. utilitarian function

ribbonshardware

Metal goods and fittings

fasteners · bolts · nails

Phrases
Family

ribbon, ribboned, ribbonlike, blue-ribbon

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G