house flag

noun

1. a flag flown by a merchant ship, bearing the emblem of its owners or operators.

Word History and Origins

Origin of house flag¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Justice Alito declined to respond to questions about the beach house flag, including what it was intended to convey and how it comported with his obligations as a justice.

From New York Times

Jayden waved his blue “Rams House” flag and yelled at the team, trying to get all of their attention.

From Los Angeles Times

President Biden ordered the White House flag lowered to half-staff late Monday as the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 500,000.

From Washington Times

The law-and-order Trump administration’s only comment was to lower the White House flag to half-staff on Sunday.

From Washington Times

White House adviser Ben Williamson took to Twitter to say the White House flag had been lowered to half-staff to honor Ginsburg.

From Seattle Times