banner
Noun:
- A long strip of cloth or material bearing a symbol, logo, or slogan: A "banner" is typically displayed in public, often hung between two points, for decoration, identification, or advertising.
- A flag, especially one representing a country, institution, or cause: A "banner" can be a distinctive flag used as a standard or symbol.
- A prominent headline stretching across the top of a newspaper or website page: In publishing, a "banner" is a large, attention-grabbing title.
Adjective:
- Outstandingly good; excellent: Used to describe something, especially a period of time, that is exceptionally successful or notable.
Noun:
- Protesters marched through the streets carrying a banner that read "Peace Now."
- The castle's great hall was decorated with colorful banners for the feast.
- The website's main banner announced the summer sale.
Adjective:
- The company reported banner profits this quarter.
- It was a banner year for local vineyards, with a record harvest.
"Under the banner of...": In the name of; representing a particular cause, principle, or group.
- The coalition fought under the banner of freedom and democracy.
"To carry the banner (for)": To be a prominent supporter or representative of a cause.
- She has carried the banner for educational reform for decades.
Banner headline (n): A very large, prominent headline in a newspaper.
- The election result was a banner headline in all the papers.
Banner ad (n): A type of online advertisement in the form of a graphic strip displayed on a web page.
- The banner ad at the top of the page was quite eye-catching.
- Noun (Flag/Sign): Pennant, standard, ensign, streamer.
- Noun (Headline): Headline, title, heading.
- Adjective: Outstanding, exceptional, record, excellent.
To follow/join the banner of...: To support or become part of a particular group or cause.
- Many young people joined the banner of the environmental movement.
To unfurl one's banner: To publicly declare one's principles or begin a campaign.
- The new party unfurled its banner with a major policy speech.
A banner year/day: An exceptionally successful or productive period.
- After the new product launch, it was a banner year for sales.
To carry the banner (archaic/idiomatic): To walk the streets all night, especially because one is homeless or unemployed. (Now rare or historical.)
- During the Great Depression, many men were forced to carry the banner.
- unusually good; outstanding
- a banner year for the company
- any distinctive flag
- a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
- long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising