blue ribandPronunciation: /bluːˈrɪbənd/Definition of blue riband noun 1 (North American blue ribbon) a ribbon of blue silk given to the winner of a competition or as a mark of great distinction. a badge worn by members of the Order of the Garter. 2 (Blue Riband or Ribbon) a trophy for the ship making the fastest eastward sea crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a regular commercial voyage. adjective (blue-ribbon) [attributive] North American 1of the highest quality; first-class: blue-ribbon service 2(of a jury or committee) specially selected. blue riband in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of blue riband in the US English dictionary
