Entry Word: flag

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling <the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing>

Synonyms banner, colors, ensign, guidon, jack, pennant, pennon, standard, streamer

Related Words bunting; black flag, Jolly Roger, union jack, white flag; semaphore, signaler; badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

2 an object intended to give public notice or warning <road crews using hand-held stop signs as flags at both ends of the highway construction zone> — see signal 1