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

Members of ownership unveiled a massive pennant that hung beyond center field. —Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

What the Blue Jays decide to do with Guerrero could change the balance of power in a pennant race down the stretch. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Those Rangers got by with uncharacteristic lineup holes to win a pennant. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025

Soto helped the Yankees win a pennant last year and was a key driver of a prolific offense. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pendant

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for pennant

• tenant
• cotenant
• lieutenant
• subtenant

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