ensign

noun
UK: /ˈensən/
US: /ˈensən/

  1. A flag or banner, especially a naval or military one, used to indicate nationality or allegiance.

    1. The ship raised its national ensign as it entered the harbor.
    2. Every navy ship proudly flies its ensign, a symbol of the nation it serves.

  2. A commissioned officer of the lowest rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard; equivalent to a second lieutenant in the other armed forces.

    1. The young ensign saluted the captain smartly on the deck.
    2. Ensign Davies received his first command assignment after graduating from the academy.

Synonyms

pennant banner officer standard flag
ensign transitive-verb

  1. To hoist or display an ensign.

    1. The ship ensigned its colors as it approached the enemy vessel.
    2. During the parade, all the buildings ensigned their respective flags.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ensign" in English means: A flag or banner, especially a naval or military one, used to indicate nationality or allegiance., A commissioned officer of the lowest rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard; equivalent to a second lieutenant in the other armed forces..

The phonetic transcription of "ensign" is /ˈensən/ in British English and /ˈensən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ensign": pennant, banner, officer, standard, flag.

Example usage of "ensign": "The ship raised its national ensign as it entered the harbor.". More examples on the page.