blue-ribbon

Definition of Blue-ribbon in English :

1. blue-ribbon, select

selected or chosen for special qualifications

Example Sentences:
'the blue-ribbon event of the season'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Blue-ribbon

noun

1.

(in Britain) a badge of blue silk worn by members of the Order of the Garter

2.

a badge awarded as the first prize in a competition

3. US

a badge worn by a member of a temperance society

1.

the blue silk ribbon of the Order of the Garter

2.

a blue ribbon awarded as first prize in a competition

3.

first prize in a competition

adjective

1. Informal

preeminent or outstanding of its kind

2. US

designating or of a jury made up of persons specially selected as for educational background or experience

n.

1. An award made from a blue ribbon given to a competitor who finishes in first place.

2. An award or honor given for excellence.