national anthem

noun

1. a patriotic hymn or other song adopted by a nation for use on public or state occasions

Example Sentences

People were singing the national anthem as the whole front of the National Palace was obscured by a smoke cloud.

From The Daily Beast

The Mets invited him to sing the national anthem after he was well enough to go home.

From The Daily Beast

In Mirny district, loudspeakers at a base under attack were playing the Ukrainian national anthem.

From The Daily Beast

Will Renee Fleming wear gloves when she sings the National Anthem?

From The Daily Beast

The selection of who will sing “The National Anthem” is one of the most talked about casting decisions in entertainment each year.

From The Daily Beast

Again the bands broke into the strains of the national anthem; but immediately they swung into a rollicking cavalry air.

From Project Gutenberg

They sang our National Anthem as if they had not a care in the world.

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And now his play, The National Anthem, which caused so much discussion, is procurable in book form.

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As the first note struck their ears, the crowd applauded loudly; for it was, so to speak, the National Anthem of Cholacaca.

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The national anthem—never more fervently sung—and three rousing cheers for King George followed.

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