NYT Dictionary

PENNANT

/ˈpɛnənt/
NounPEN-antpen-ant · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crownpennonstreamerwaftbannerbanneretbuntingcolorsensignflag

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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