How to pronounce flag

Say it like this: /flæːɡ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/flæːɡ/

What does flag mean?

nounA piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.

The design that could be placed on a flag, typically a rectangular graphic that is used to represent an entity (like a country, organisation or group of people) or an idea.

“The flag of France has three vertical stripes.”

A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral; the admiral himself, or his flagship.

verbTo furnish or deck out with flags.

To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.

To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.

“Please flag down a taxi for me.”

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