pennant

noun

pen·nant ˈpe-nənt

Synonyms of pennant

: any of various nautical flags tapering usually to a point or swallowtail and used for identification or signaling

: a flag or banner longer in the fly than in the hoist

especially : one that tapers to a point

: a flag emblematic of championship (as in a professional baseball league)

also : the championship itself

Examples of pennant in a Sentence

pennants waving atop the tower The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.

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Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and catcher Travis d'Arnaud were part of the return, and both were still with New York when the Mets won the pennant in 2015. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The chase for baseball’s best pitcher, the hunt by baseball’s best team, the pennant race, the World Series, all of it. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 While the front office still has the chance to fortify a pennant contender before the final push, one notable development involving ace Spencer Strider underscored just how dramatically the club's plans have changed over the course of the season. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 DraftKings moved Los Angeles’ pennant chances from +105 to -110 while BetMGM moved the Dodgers from even money down to -125. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pennant

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pendant

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of pennant was in 1698

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“Pennant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennant. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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pennant

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pen·nant ˈpen-ənt

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

: a flag that serves as the emblem of championship

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