pennant
noun/ˈpɛnənt/ · /ˈpɪ̟nənt/
Etymology From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.
9 senses
- 1The broad pennant flown by commodores.
- 2The church pennant indicating religious services are…
- 3The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
- 4A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by…
- 5The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
- 6A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made…
- 7A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
- 8A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
- 9Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the…
› A flag normally used by naval vessels to…
The broad pennant flown by commodores.
The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
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.
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
- The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
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.
- Derived terms
- answering pennant, gin pennant, Irish pennant, pennanted, pennantless, wandering pennant