pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpe-nənt 

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

Examples of pennant in a Sentence

pennants waving atop the tower

The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite finishing with the American League’s best record at 94-68 and winning the pennant, the Yankees have a lot of major decisions to make and holes to fill this winter. —Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Cubs fans wrongly blamed Bartman, who appeared to be on his side of the rail, for the play, which keyed a game-winning Florida rally as the Marlins went on win the National League pennant and the World Series that fall. —David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024

Then again to clinch the pennant in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

The Dodgers, on the other hand, have picked up a further 13 NL pennants and six World Series titles. —Jamie Barton, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pendant

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpen-ənt 

1

: a flag with a usually tapering or forked tail that is used especially for signaling

2

: a flag that serves as the emblem of championship