First Known Use: 1698
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pennant
noun pen·nant \ˈpe-nənt\
: a long, thin, pointed flag
baseball : the prize that is awarded to the champions of the American League and the National League each year
Full Definition of PENNANT
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
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alteration of pendant
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pennant
noun pen·nant \ˈpe-nənt\
Definition of PENNANT for Kids
1
: a narrow pointed flag used for identification, signaling, or decoration
2
: a flag that serves as the emblem of a championship
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