pennant

Plural: pennants

Noun

• A long, tapering flag, often used as a sports championship trophy.
• the award given to the champion
• a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)
• a long flag; often tapering
• A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
• The broad pennant flown by commodores.
• A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
• The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
• A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
• The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
• A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.
• The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
• A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
• A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
• A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
• Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.

Examples

• The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
• Winning the Scrabble tournament was like capturing a PENNANT, a symbol of victory.

Synonyms

crown, pennon, streamer, waft

Related Words

pendant, pennon