Flag Definition & Meaning
flag
- noun
- emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
- a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
- plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
- a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
- flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
- stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
- a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
- verb
- communicate or signal with a flag
- provide with a flag; "Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately"
- droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
- decorate with flags; "the building was flagged for the holiday"
- become less intense
"Flag" in song lyrics
See how flag is used in real songs:
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"So shake ya booty, girl, smack the devil and raise the flag"
2 Live Crew — Strip Club -
"And my homies still relyin' on the flag"
Above the Law f/ Frost — City of Angels (Remix) -
"Some'll try and recapture the same flag"
Aesop Rock — The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History
Words that rhyme with flag
Usage tips for "flag"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "flag" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for flag to find words that pair well.