■ noun
1》 ( N. Amer. also 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 ) N. Amer.
1》 of the highest quality; first-class.
2》 (of a jury or committee) carefully or specially selected.