american flag

noun

Meaning

The national flag of the United States, featuring thirteen horizontal stripes of red and white and a blue canton containing fifty white stars.

Examples

The American flag was raised slowly to the top of the pole at sunrise.
Many government buildings are required by law to fly the American flag daily.

Synonyms: stars and stripes, old glory, the flag, the banner

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american flag

noun

Pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən flæɡ

Definition

The national flag of the United States, featuring thirteen horizontal stripes of red and white and a blue canton containing fifty white stars.

Examples

The American flag was raised slowly to the top of the pole at sunrise.
Many government buildings are required by law to fly the American flag daily.

Synonyms of american flag

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