Stars and Stripes


Stars and Stripes

noun pl but singular in constr

Definition of STARS AND STRIPES

: the flag of the United States having 13 alternately red and white horizontal stripes and a blue union with white stars representing the states

First Known Use of STARS AND STRIPES

1777

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