stars and stripes

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Noun stars and stripes has 1 sense

American flag, Stars and Stripes, Star-Spangled Banner, Old Glory - the national flage of the United States of America
--₁ is a kind of flag

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Term: Stars and Stripes

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Referring to the national flag of the United States, consisting of white stars on a blue field, and red and white alternating stripes.

Sample Sentence: The Stars and Stripes waved proudly in the wind as the national anthem played.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A nickname for the American armed forces newspaper published for the military serving abroad.

Sample Sentence: Military personnel rely on the Stars and Stripes as a source of news while stationed overseas.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something related to the United States or its culture.

Sample Sentence: The embassy was decorated with Stars and Stripes banners for the Independence Day celebration.