pennant
noun /ˈpenənt/
/ˈpenənt/
- a long narrow pointed flag, for example one used on a ship to give signalsTopics Transport by waterc2
- (in the US) a flag given to the team that wins in a sports league, especially in baseball
- The Dodgers defeated the Mets 6–0 to win the pennant.
Word Originearly 17th cent.: blend of pendant and pennon.