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- [bloo rib-uh n]
- /blu ˈrɪb ən/
- /bluː ˈrɪ.bən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bloo rib-uh n]
- /blu ˈrɪb ən/
Definitions of blue-ribbon word
- adjective blue-ribbon of superior quality or prominence; first-rate; specially selected: a blue-ribbon committee of fund-raisers. 1
- noun blue-ribbon the highest award or distinction, as the first prize in a contest: His entry at the state fair won a blue ribbon. 1
- noun blue-ribbon a blue ribbon worn as a badge of honor, especially by members of the Order of the Garter of the British knighthood. 1
- noun blue-ribbon (initial capital letters). Also, British, Blue Ribband. (formerly) a prize awarded to an ocean liner making the fastest recorded trip across the Atlantic Ocean between Ambrose Lightship and Bishop Rock. 1
- noun blue-ribbon a badge used by some temperance organizations to indicate a pledge of abstinence from alcohol. 1
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Origin of blue-ribbon
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; adj. use of blue ribbon
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Parts of speech for Blue-ribbon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blue-ribbon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for blue-ribbon
adj blue-ribbon
- ace — An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit.
- banner — A banner is a long strip of cloth with something written on it. Banners are usually attached to two poles and carried during a protest or rally.
- champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- first-class — of the highest or best class or quality: a first-class movie.
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