Meaning & use

pennant

noun·Everyday

A long, narrow flag, often triangular, used for signaling or as a symbol of a team's championship.

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The sailboat flew a small pennant from its mast to show wind direction.

The baseball team celebrated after winning the league pennant for the first time in decades.

A note on using this word

In American sports, pennant specifically refers to the championship of a league, not just any flag.

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