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

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Of course, the title of his book was based on what happened during the NBA bubble in 2020, when every Magic player knelt during the national anthem following the death of George Floyd. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

The Hinsdale High School chamber choir sang the national anthem. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

So, whether fans are tasting their first New England lobster roll or belting the lyrics to the national anthem, many have replaced assumptions with firsthand experiences and connections. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

Passionate chants and rendition of the national anthem quickly quieted down — then the players struck back. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026