Word of the Day

flag

A flag is a type of banner that represents a place or an organization. One of the most common uses of a flag is to represent a country.

This red, white, and blue flag represents the Netherlands.
This is what the Japanese flag looks like. It’s has a red circle on it which represents a rising sun.
The Brazilian flag is green, blue, and yellow, and it has an image of the world on its flag.
The stars on the American flag represent the 50 states that make up the United States of America.
People take a lot of pride in their flag because it’s a symbol of the country.
There are other reasons for flags to exist.
A black and white checkered flag is used to start a race.
Flags are used on golf courses to indicate the location of the hole on each green.
Sports fans wave flags and banners in support of their teams.
When a person waves a white flag, it signals a surrender.
Some people carry flags because they represent their beliefs.

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April 8, 2019