banners
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/ˈbænərz/
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/ˈbænəz/
(banner)
a flag or sign
Etymology
'banner' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'baniere' (bannière), ultimately from a Germanic source related to 'band' or 'ban' meaning a sign or proclamation.
'banner' changed from Old French 'baniere' (bannière) into Middle English forms 'baner'/'banner' and eventually became the modern English word 'banner'.
Initially, it meant 'a flag or ensign used to identify a group or proclaim something,' but over time it broadened to include 'large printed headlines' and 'advertising graphics' among its current meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long strip of cloth or other material bearing a slogan, logo, or design, used as a flag or at events and protests.
The protesters carried banners through the streets.
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Noun 2
a large headline printed across the top of a newspaper or the prominent heading on a page (also used in the phrase 'banner headline').
The story ran under several bold banners on the front page.
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Noun 3
an advertising graphic or box on a website (banner ad).
Many websites use banners to advertise products.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 14:17