banner
UK: ˈbænə | US: ˈbænər
n. a long strip of cloth or paper displaying a slogan or design, often hung in public places
n. a flag or standard, especially of a military unit
n. (figurative) a symbol or representation of a cause, idea, or group
banner = bann<proclamation> + er<noun suffix>
- bann (from Old French baniere, meaning "proclamation" or "summons," ultimately from Late Latin bandum "standard")
- er (agentive suffix indicating an object or tool)
Etymology Origin:
The word banner traces back to the Late Latin bandum (a standard or flag), which entered Old French as baniere. It originally referred to a cloth used to display proclamations or rally troops. Over time, it generalized to any symbolic flag or prominent display. The suffix -er solidifies its role as a tangible object. The word retains its dual sense of physical display and symbolic representation.
Protesters carried a banner demanding climate action.
The knight’s banner bore his family crest.
The festival was decorated with colorful banners.
She became a banner for women’s rights in her community.
The team’s victory banner hung proudly in the gymnasium.