pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpe-nənt How to pronounce pennant (audio)
1
a
: any of various nautical flags tapering usually to a point or swallowtail and used for identification or signaling
b
: a flag or banner longer in the fly than in the hoist
especially : one that tapers to a point
2
: a flag emblematic of championship (as in a professional baseball league)
also : the championship itself

Examples of pennant in a Sentence

pennants waving atop the tower The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.
Recent Examples on the Web Inspired by baseball pennants, some have compared the ballpark’s design to the Sydney Opera House, while others likened the individual tiers to the scales of an armadillo. George Ramsay, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 Vaughn and Maddon have had a wonderful relationship since the latter managed the Rays for nine seasons beginning in 2006, a tenure that included leading the club to an American League pennant in 2008. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Time for the Orioles to win the American League pennant. Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2024 One fan smuggled in enough snow to build a snowman in a vacant box seat, a blue-and-white pennant in its icy grasp. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2024 The crew helped the Dodgers win four National League pennants and the 1981 World Series. Garvey, who played in Major League Baseball for the Dodgers and Padres from 1969 to 1987, was acclaimed for his defensive skills. Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2024 The lost to the Texas Rangers in five games this season in a surprise appearance for Arizona, as the team was the worst team to get into the postseason, but went on a memorable run to the National League pennant. The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024 The purple eyes of the Ravens logo on car windows have disappeared along with the purple pennants on automobile antennas. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024 Sure, the Mets abandoned the pennant race a month ago, but the American League West version is flourishing in Flushing. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of pendant

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of pennant was in 1698

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Cite this Entry

“Pennant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pennant

noun
pen·​nant ˈpen-ənt How to pronounce pennant (audio)
1
: a flag with a usually tapering or forked tail that is used especially for signaling
2
: a flag that serves as the emblem of championship

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