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单词 pennant
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pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpe-nənt How to pronounce pennant (audio)
1
a
: any of various nautical flags tapering usually to a point or swallowtail and used for identification or signaling
b
: a flag or banner longer in the fly than in the hoist
especially : one that tapers to a point
2
: a flag emblematic of championship (as in a professional baseball league)
also : the championship itself

Synonyms

  • banderole
  • banderol
  • banner
  • colors
  • ensign
  • flag
  • guidon
  • jack
  • pendant [chiefly British]
  • pendent
  • pennon
  • standard
  • streamer
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Example Sentences

pennants waving atop the tower The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.
Recent Examples on the Web The Yankees haven’t won a pennant since 2009, their longest drought since 1982-95. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 The Cubs' are from their National League pennant-winning 1929 season. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2022 With its dominant pitching and young, talented lineup, the Dodgers became a pennant-winning juggernaut in the 1960s that annually battled the equally star-laden San Francisco Giants for National League supremacy. Glenn Rifkin, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2022 Also the only one of the 30 clubs that never won a pennant, the M’s pulled a prize from the competition in landing Castillo, a No. 1 starter, from the Reds before the last-minute pressure of deadline day. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 If Kershaw makes the team — something Roberts on Saturday sounded confident would happen — the starting decision will be up to Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, who will manage the NL team after the Braves won the pennant last year. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2022 Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, who is managing the National League team because the Braves won the National League pennant last year, came to the same conclusion this week. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 Manager Dusty Baker’s club won the pennant last year but lost the World Series to Atlanta. Chron, 17 July 2022 Under Cash, the low-budget Rays have finished first, second or third five times and won the American League pennant in 2020. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pendant

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpe-nənt How to pronounce pennant (audio)
1
: a narrow pointed flag used for identification, signaling, or decoration
2
: a flag that serves as the emblem of a championship

pennant

noun

as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling the stadium was festooned with pennants from past championships

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • flag
  • banner
  • ensign
  • pennon
  • colors
  • pendent
  • streamer
  • guidon
  • banderole
  • insignia
  • pendant
  • bunting
  • standard
  • gonfalon
  • burgee
  • banderol
  • jack
  • tricolor
  • crest
  • badge
  • white flag
  • semaphore
  • black flag
  • union jack
  • signaler
  • waft
  • signaller
  • Jolly Roger
  • coat of arms
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