Definition of "blue ribbon" in English

Noun

1. The highest honor or prize awarded in some competitions and contests.

   • Mom's strawberry jam won the blue ribbon at the Holland County Fair three years running.

2. The emblem of the Order of the Garter.

3. The badge adopted by a teetotal society.

4. A badge worn or displayed to advocate freedom from online censorship.

Adjective

1. Highly superior in quality, style, substance, prestige, etc.

   • The governor selected a cadre of blue ribbon social scientists to serve on her poverty task force.
   • A blue ribbon jury of accomplished artists will choose the best three entries.

2. Pertaining to the Liberal Party, its supporters and regions.