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Definition of pennant

pennant

/ˈpɛn.ənt/
pen · nant
Plural:pennants
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• noun

1

North American A flag that serves as the emblem of a championship, especially the annual championship of a major professional baseball league.

Example

"The fans erupted in celebration when their hometown team finally clinched the pennant after a thirty-year drought."

2

Any small flag or banner used for identification, signaling, or decoration.

Example

"The university bookstore sells colorful felt pennants that alumni proudly display in their offices."

3

A tapering, usually triangular flag flown on a ship, particularly one hoisted at the masthead of a naval vessel in commission.

Example

"The destroyer sailed into the harbor with its commissioning pennant fluttering in the strong ocean breeze."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century: formed as a blend of 'pendant' (a hanging ornament) and 'pennon' (a long narrow flag), influenced by Latin 'pendere' (to hang).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pennant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pennant
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