national anthem

noun

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

Examples of national anthem in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, in July, Hudson sang the national anthem at the World Cup Final in New York. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

But so far this year, at least, none are kneeling when the flag is the center of attention during the national anthem. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The singing of the national anthem was performed by soloist Clara Gillis, 17, of Highland Park and a senior at Highland Park High School. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

The annual remembrance ceremony began with the ringing of a single bell, followed by the singing of the national anthem. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026