half-staff

[ haf-staf, hahf-stahf ]

noun

1. half-mast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of half-staff¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

Flags will be flown at half-staff over Nevada’s federal courthouses, the U.S.

From Seattle Times

The government also ordered all state institutions to hoist the national flag at half-staff.

From Seattle Times

Flags on government buildings around Australia flew at half-staff on Monday as a day of national mourning was declared to honor the victims.

From Seattle Times

Events were canceled and flags were lowered to half-staff.

From Seattle Times

Flags in Minnesota have been lowered to half-staff in honor of those killed.

From Seattle Times