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

• 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

With Boone managing the American League after winning a pennant last season, there had been some assumptions that the skipper would/could pick Fried to start the exhibition. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025

Arenado is happy, and the Cardinals are 49-43 and in the thick of the pennant race with the All-Star break coming up next week. —John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

For a pitcher of Gore’s quality, one who is available for three pennant races, the Nationals perhaps could acquire three or four building blocks. —Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 7 July 2025

That’s because Aaron Boone, assisted by the Yankees’ coaching staff, will manage the American League in the game after leading the Bombers to a pennant last season. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025

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