national anthem

noun

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

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Recent Examples on the Web

The national anthem was also played, which does not usually happen at La Liga matches, with many of the 66,046 crowd following along in patriotic support. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The birds can be found meeting guests up close before the game and are sometimes on the field for the national anthem. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Events include special guests and family members, 22 pairs of boots display, honor guards, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, towers in light, pipe & drums, name reading and the playing of taps. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Wilson will be singing the national anthem at the Current’s game against the Orlando Pride, then perform the next day at Sporting Kansas City’s match against Los Angeles FC at Sporting Park. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026