pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpe-nənt 

1

a

: any of various nautical flags tapering usually to a point or swallowtail and used for identification or signaling

b

: a flag or banner longer in the fly than in the hoist

especially : one that tapers to a point

2

: a flag emblematic of championship (as in a professional baseball league)

also : the championship itself

Synonyms of pennant

• flag
• banner

Examples of pennant in a Sentence

pennants waving atop the tower

The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.

Recent Examples on the Web

Four batters later, Cecil Cooper drove in Moore and Jim Gantner for the runs that gave Milwaukee the pennant. —Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026

Boston overcame the 3-1 deficit, won two games at Fenway Park to take the pennant, then won the World Series. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant. —Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026

Indeed, Los Angeles and Chicago might be the Braves’ primary competition for the National League pennant down the road, so these series were meaningful. —Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pendant

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for pennant

• tenant
• cotenant
• lieutenant
• subtenant

Kids Definition

pennant

noun

pen·​nant ˈpen-ənt 

1

: a flag with a usually tapering or forked tail that is used especially for signaling

2

: a flag that serves as the emblem of championship