national anthem

noun

: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song

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The stirring hymn, often considered the country’s unofficial national anthem, was written by composer Sir Hubert Parry. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026

The indoor ceremony, which is open to the public, will include the national anthem, an invocation, remarks, a gun salute and a performance of taps. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Our national anthem celebrates the very real courage of soldiers standing up to a single night’s British bombardment. — David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem played as everyone paused for the moment. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026