Dictionary entries for 'pennant'

Synonyms

pen·nant (pĕńənt)

[Blend of pendant¹, pennon.]

noun

Nautical A long, tapering, usually triangular flag, used on ships for signaling or identification.
A flag or an emblem similar in shape to a ship's pennant.
Sports
1. A flag that symbolizes the championship of a league, especially a professional baseball league.
2. The championship symbolized by such a flag.