American flag

NOUN

flag of the United States of America

Synonyms

WEAK

American Stars and Stripes Old Glory Star-Spangled Banner Stars and Bars Stars and Stripes red white and blue

Example Sentences

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In the virtual hearing, which lasted five minutes, she said she spoke to a man dressed in a green uniform, stitched with what looked like government insignia, seated in front of an American flag.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He had false teeth and an American flag baseball cap.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

April 25 will be the 50th anniversary of the day Rick Monday rescued the American flag at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

An American flag waved in the background while various figures gazed up at the president in reverence.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Paul noticed that Burns was wearing an American flag pin on her suit, so she introduced herself as a fellow American.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling