Ensign (Noun)
Meaning 1
Colors flown by a ship to show its nationality.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 3
An emblem flown as a symbol of nationality.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The ship flew the ensign of the United States Navy, proudly displaying its country of origin.
- As the foreign dignitaries boarded the vessel, they were greeted by the ensign of the host nation waving gently in the breeze.
- The yacht's ensign was a colorful emblem that identified its nationality to other boats on the water.
- Before departing, the captain made sure to raise the ensign of his country to signal their friendly intentions.
- The warship's ensign was a striking symbol of its nation's power and prestige, commanding respect from all who saw it.