ensign
Pronunciation
/ˈɛnsən/

Definition & Meaning of "ensign"in English

Ensign
01

a flag or banner representing a country, organization, or military unit

ensign definition and meaning
Examples
The ship raised its national ensign as it entered the harbor.
02

colors flown by a ship to show its nationality

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ensigns
03

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

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