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pennant definition
Overview
This page has 8 definitions of pennant in English. Pennant is a noun. Examples of how to use pennant in a sentence are shown. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .
English
Etymology
From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.
Pronunciation
Noun
pennant (plural pennants)
- A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
- The broad pennant flown by commodores.
- The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
- The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
- (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 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.
Usage notes
Not to be confused with pedant (one overly concerned with correctness), nor with pendant (a piece of jewellery).
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Further reading
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Pennant in the 1921 edition of Collier's Encyclopedia.