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ban·ner

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pronunciation:
bae nr
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a flag with a design or writing on it that represents an organization or a movement. A banner is attached to one or two poles and is often carried in ceremonies, parades, or demonstrations by one or more people.
My brother carried the Boy Scouts' banner in the parade.The large banner held up by ten people stretched across the whole street.
similar words:
ensign, insignia, standard
definition 2: a flag that represents a nation.
Each Olympic team carried its nation's banner around the field.
synonyms:
flag, standard
similar words:
ensign
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part of speech: adjective
definition: more successful than usual; outstanding.
The charity had a banner year for gifts.
synonyms:
excellent, outstanding, successful, superior
similar words:
notable, profitable, striking