racing flag

noun

1. a distinguishing flag flown by a yacht during the period of its participation in a race.

Word History and Origins

Origin of racing flag¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Suddenly, a blonde beauty arrives carrying a racing flag in each hand.

From Seattle Times

Guests of Italian descent included House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the highest-ranking Italian-American in U.S. politics; former race car driver Mario Andretti, who sported socks designed like a checkered racing flag; fashion designer Giorgio Armani; actor John Turturro; New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; and actor-director Roberto Benigni.

From US News

Guests of Italian descent included House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the highest-ranking Italian-American in U.S. politics; former race car driver Mario Andretti, who sported socks designed like a checkered racing flag; fashion designer Giorgio Armani; actor John Turturro; New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; and actor-director Roberto Benigni.

From Seattle Times

His campaign logo features a checkered racing flag.

From Wall Street Journal

In 1965, France collaborated on a book, “The Racing Flag,” about his organization and its history, and in the section entitled, “Daytona’s First Big Race,” he described a contest that did not match published accounts.

From New York Times