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union jack
noun
1
: a jack consisting of the union of a national ensign
2
capitalized U&J
: the state flag of the United Kingdom consisting of the union of the British national ensign
Examples of union jack in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In line with the Princess of Wales' attire, the Duchess of Edinburgh also donned a blue and red cape over her gown, a nod to the colors of the union jack.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
One dessert that stands out from all the cupcakes, cookies and biscuits decorated with crowns and union jacks is the Jack Russel cake, which brings to mind the king and queen consort's two Jack Russell terriers.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2023
This adorable teddy bear wears a crown and has union jack flags on his paws.
—townandcountrymag.com, 10 Apr. 2023
For example, a ring fabricated as a tribute to the original MINI Cooper uses red, white and blue stones and union jack flag engravings around the band, with a diamond setting based on the vehicle’s famed Minilight alloy wheel design.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's son, August Brooksbank, made his royal debut at the event, looking adorable in a union jack sweater.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 June 2022
Patches on their uniforms displayed a union jack and a swastika.
—Lindsey Bahr, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Union jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/union%20jack. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
union jack
noun1
: a flag consisting of the part of a national flag that signifies union
especially
: a U.S. flag consisting of a blue field with one white star for each state
2
capitalized U&J
: the state flag of the United Kingdom
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