Flag

Pronunciation: /flæɡ/

Definitions of flag

noun a piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration during public festivities

Example Sentences

A1 I see a flag waving in the wind.

A2 The flag of the country is red and white.

B1 During the parade, the flag was carried by a group of soldiers.

B2 The flag at the top of the mountain marked the end of our hike.

C1 The flag ceremony was a solemn and respectful event.

C2 The flag symbolizes the unity and pride of the nation.

Examples of flag in a Sentence

formal The national flag was raised during the ceremony.

informal I saw a cool flag at the parade.

slang That concert was flag, dude!

figurative Her smile was the flag that signaled her happiness.

Grammatical Forms of flag

• past tense: flagged
• plural: flags
• comparative: more flag
• superlative: most flag
• present tense: flags
• future tense: will flag
• perfect tense: have flagged
• continuous tense: is flagging
• singular: flag
• positive degree: flag
• infinitive: to flag
• gerund: flagging
• participle: flagged

Origin and Evolution of flag

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'flag' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'flaga' which means 'piece of cloth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flag' came to be used to represent a piece of cloth that is used as a symbol, often to represent a country, organization, or cause. The meaning has evolved to include various types of flags such as national flags, military flags, and decorative flags.