Definition of 'blue riband'
Word forms: plural blue ribands
countable noun
regional note: in AM, use blue ribbon
If someone or something wins the blue riband in a competition, they win first prize. The prize is sometimes in the shape of a blue ribbon.
[British]
Olga did not win the all-round championship, the blue riband event.
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blue riband or blue ribband
noun
1. Also called (esp US) : blue ribbon (sometimes capitals)
2.
a.
the most distinguished achievement in any field
b.
(as modifier)
the blue-riband event of the meeting
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