Added 8 October 2026
banner
/ˈbænə/ noun
In Latin: vexillum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about banner at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising.
- A newspaper headline that runs across the full page.
- Any distinctive flag.
adjective
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Unusually good; outstanding.
a banner year for the company
Origin
From Middle English baner, from Old French baniere (Modern bannière), of Germanic origin. More at band.
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