# pennant

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɛnənt/ · frequency rank #33,361

## Definitions
1. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
2. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
3. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
4. A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.
5. The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
6. A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
7. A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
8. A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
9. Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.

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

## Easily confused with
- **penning** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/pennant-vs-penning)
- **pregnant** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/pennant-vs-pregnant)
- **Penang** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/penang-vs-pennant)
- **peasant** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/peasant-vs-pennant)
- **pendant** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/pendant-vs-pennant)
- **penchant** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/penchant-vs-pennant)

## Common misspellings (9)
`epnnant`, `penannt`, `penant`, `pennannt`, `pennantt`, `pennatn`, `pennnat`, `pnenant`, `ppennant`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pennant