blue riband

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Definition of blue riband in English English dictionary

A trophy for the fastest sea crossing of the Atlantic by a liner

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. Olga did not win the all-round championship, the blue riband event

(British) blue ribbon, award given to the winner in a contest, first prize

Hyphenation

Blue rib·and