pride flag

noun

variants or Pride flag

plural pride flags or Pride flags

: any of various flags whose designs represent pride in and solidarity with a usually marginalized group especially within the LGBTQ+ community

gay/lesbian/bisexual pride flags

… the blue, pink and white transgender pride flag fluttered in the afternoon breeze.

—Shazia Hasan

especially : rainbow flag

Since its creation in 1978, the Pride flag has become a universal symbol of the LGBTQ+ community—representing visibility, hope and its rich diversity.

—Olivia Munson

Minnesota schools, colleges and local governments would be barred from removing rainbow pride flags, banners or posters under a bill moving through the state Legislature.

—Dana Ferguson

see also progress pride flag

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above