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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Users have pointed out that the American flag decal on the phone’s case does not display the flag properly, showing 11 stripes instead of 13 to represent the Thirteen Colonies.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Workers on Saturday were resurfacing the bottom of Washington's famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with "American flag blue"-colored material used in swimming pools, following an order by US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

He had false teeth and an American flag baseball cap.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

When they came to stop, one guy pulled out an American flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

She’s got a whole book of songs with the American flag and fireworks on the cover.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes