pennant
Pennant (noun) means a narrow, tapering flag, often triangular, used for signaling, decoration, or to mark a special occasion. Example: “Colorful pennants fluttered above the stadium entrance.”
How to use pennant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small flag, or (in sports) the championship title itself.
Word forms
pennants plural
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Colorful _____ fluttered above the stadium entrance.
Etymology
From Old French penon, ultimately from Latin penna ("feather"), related to "pinion."
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What does “pennant” mean?
The word “pennant” means a narrow, tapering flag, often triangular, used for signaling, decoration, or to mark a special occasion. In plain terms, a small flag, or (in sports) the championship title itself.
How do you pronounce “pennant”?
“Pennant” is pronounced PEH-nuhnt (/ˈpɛnənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pennant” in a sentence?
Here is “pennant” used in a sentence: “Colorful pennants fluttered above the stadium entrance.”
What part of speech is “pennant”?
“Pennant” is a noun.
Where does the word “pennant” come from?
The word “pennant” comes from Latin. From Old French penon, ultimately from Latin penna ("feather"), related to "pinion.".
How many meanings does “pennant” have?
“Pennant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow, tapering flag, often triangular, used for signaling, decoration, or to mark a special occasion.