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pennants

pennants is the plural of pennant.

Meaning of pennant

Noun

pennant (plural pennants)

  1. The broad pennant flown by commodores.
  2. The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
  3. The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
  4. A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.
  5. The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
    • The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
  6. A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.

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Phrases with pennants

Questions about pennants

What is pennants the plural of?
Pennants is the plural of pennant.

Words near pennants in the dictionary

  1. Pennant Hills
  2. Pennant Melangell
  3. pennanted
  4. pennantite
  5. pennantless
  6. pennants
  7. pennaraptoran
  8. pennaraptorans
  9. Pennard
  10. Pennas
  11. pennate

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