English · Word Candidate

banner

/ˈbænə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: banners · bannering · bannered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lá cờ hoặc biểu tượng của chỉ huy quân sự, nhà vua hoặc quốc gia

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Noun

Examples

“To hold Arrakis,” the Duke said, “one is faced with decisions that may cost one his self-respect.” He pointed out the window to the Atreides green and black banner hanging limply from a staff at the edge of the landing field. "That honorable banner could come to mean many evil things."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The military unit under such a flag or standard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đơn vị quân sự dưới lá cờ hoặc biểu tượng đó

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Exceptional; very good.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xuất sắc, rất tốt

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Adjective

Examples

The year just closed has been the banner year for New-Hampshire Home Missions. The amount raised for the cause is $505,38 more than ever was raised before in any one year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To adorn with a banner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trang trí bằng biểu ngữ

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “banner” mean?

A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.

Is “banner” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.