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

• flag
• banner

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

That’s because Aaron Boone, assisted by the Yankees’ coaching staff, will manage the American League in the game after leading the Bombers to a pennant last season. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025

Kelly was essential to Arizona's pennant run in 2023. —Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

At 37 years old, Seguí pitched in 33 regular-season games on Boston’s ’75 pennant team. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025

He’s taken four teams to the playoffs but never won a pennant. —Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 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