Meanings
plural red ribbons
- The ribbon of the Order of the Bath.
- A red ribbon awarded as a second-place prize.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA badge in the form of a short strip of red ribbon crossed over itself, worn to show one's support of the fight against, and of people affected by, HIV and AIDS, or of substance abuse.
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red ribbon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/red%20ribbon
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