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
Examples of pennant in a Sentence
pennants waving atop the tower
The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.
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But the Mets won another pennant that season and faced the Oakland A’s in the World Series.
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Even folks who munch mushrooms at Grateful Dead concerts couldn’t imagine the Kansas City Royals or the Milwaukee Brewers winning eight divisional titles in a row, six straight berths to the league championship, four pennants in five years and — whew! — three World Series trophies in five years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks Last year’s NL pennant winners, just like Rookie of the Year Corbin Carroll, are only scratching the surface, which should make the NL West one of the most intriguing races in the league.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
The new space in her West Kendall townhome has two chair backs from Sun Life Stadium’s renovation, as well as pennants, sports bobbleheads and sports figures.
—By Cammy Clark, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The Houston Astros won the American League West pennant in 2023, but the Texas Rangers captured the World Series.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2024
Inspired by baseball pennants, some have compared the ballpark’s design to the Sydney Opera House, while others likened the individual tiers to the scales of an armadillo.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Vaughn and Maddon have had a wonderful relationship since the latter managed the Rays for nine seasons beginning in 2006, a tenure that included leading the club to an American League pennant in 2008.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Time for the Orioles to win the American League pennant.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2024
Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Even folks who munch mushrooms at Grateful Dead concerts couldn’t imagine the Kansas City Royals or the Milwaukee Brewers winning eight divisional titles in a row, six straight berths to the league championship, four pennants in five years and — whew! — three World Series trophies in five years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks Last year’s NL pennant winners, just like Rookie of the Year Corbin Carroll, are only scratching the surface, which should make the NL West one of the most intriguing races in the league.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
The new space in her West Kendall townhome has two chair backs from Sun Life Stadium’s renovation, as well as pennants, sports bobbleheads and sports figures.
—By Cammy Clark, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The Houston Astros won the American League West pennant in 2023, but the Texas Rangers captured the World Series.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2024
Inspired by baseball pennants, some have compared the ballpark’s design to the Sydney Opera House, while others likened the individual tiers to the scales of an armadillo.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Vaughn and Maddon have had a wonderful relationship since the latter managed the Rays for nine seasons beginning in 2006, a tenure that included leading the club to an American League pennant in 2008.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Time for the Orioles to win the American League pennant.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2024
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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
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