Simple Definition of pennant

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pennant

noun

plural pennants
1
: a long, thin, pointed flag
pennants waving atop the tower
2
baseball : the prize that is awarded to the champions of the American League and the National League each year
The Red Sox won the American League pennant in 2004.

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“Pennant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pennant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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