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

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

The American flag is shown over his shoulder.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The first is a fireworks GIF, the second is a wavering American flag.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day