Pennant
Pronunciation
{|align="right"||-|align="left" width="200"|Church pennant as used by the Royal Navy, Commonwealth Navies, and Royal Netherlands Navy.|}- IPA: /ˈpɛnənt/
- Rhymes: -ɛnənt
Origin
Old English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna feather. See pen a feather, and compare pennon, pinion.
Full definition of pennant
Noun
pennant
(plural pennants)- A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
- The broad pennant flown by commodores.
- The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
- The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
- (sports) 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.
- A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
Usage notes
Not to be confused with pedant – one overly concerned with correctness, nor with pendant – a piece of jewelry.