pennant

[ pen-uhnt ]

noun

1. a long, tapering flag or burgee of distinctive form and special significance, borne on naval or other vessels and used in signaling or for identification.
2. any relatively long, tapering flag.
3. a flag serving as an emblem of victory or championship, especially in baseball.
4. Music. hook ¹( def 12a ).
5. Nautical. pendant ( def 6 ).

pennant

/ ˈpɛnənt /

noun

1. a type of pennon, esp one flown from vessels as identification or for signalling
2. 1. a flag serving as an emblem of championship in certain sports
   2. ( as modifier )

      pennant cricket

3. nautical another word for pendant
4. same as flag 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of pennant¹

First recorded in 1605–15; blend of pennon and pendant

Word History and Origins

Origin of pennant¹

C17: probably a blend of pendant and pennon

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