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ban·ner
banner
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- pronunciation:
- bae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a piece of cloth, usu. with a motto or emblem and mounted on a staff, representing a person, organization, or cause.
The troop leader carried the Boy Scouts' banner in the parade.- synonyms:
- pennant, pennon
- similar words:
- banderole, bunting, ensign, insignia, oriflamme, standard, streamer
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definition 2: |
a flag, as of a nation or state.
The "star-spangled" banner referred to in the national anthem of the United States is the American flag.- synonyms:
- flag, pennon, standard
- similar words:
- bunting, ensign, gonfalon, oriflamme, streamer
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definition 3: |
a sign printed on a piece of cloth.
Banners outside the theater announced the upcoming performances.- synonyms:
- flag, sign
- similar words:
- ensign
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definition 4: |
a newspaper headline, usu. stretching across the page.
The banner read, "War ends in Europe!"- synonyms:
- headline
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definition 5: |
a rectangular space that may occupy the top, bottom, or side edge of a webpage and is typically used for announcements and advertisments.
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related words: |
title |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
unusually successful.
It was a banner year for profits.- synonyms:
- excellent, outstanding, record, successful, superior
- similar words:
- notable, profitable, red-letter, striking
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