Union Jack (Noun)
Meaning
National flag of the United Kingdom.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom and is widely recognized globally as a symbol of the country.
- During government events and national holidays, the Union Jack is proudly flown above public buildings in the UK.
- After a citizen's application to purchase a genuine Union Jack from a reputable UK vendor, they finally received their order via airmail.
- In the 1960s some countries that eventually declared independence from British rule removed the Union Jack as their national flag, replacing it with their own designs.
- People attending international sporting events often bring and wave their nation's flag, such as the Union Jack for the United Kingdom.