Stars and Stripes

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈstɑɹz ən ˈstɹaɪps/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈstɑːz ən ˈstɹaɪps/

Noun

1. The flag of the United States.
   • 1910, Jack London, "The Passing of Marcus O'Brien", in Lost Face, page 166

     The men of Red Cow did not even know whether their camp was situated in Alaska or in the Northwest Territory, whether they drew breath under the stars and stripes or under the British flag.

Translations

• French: bannière étoilée
• German: Sternenbanner
• Russian: звёздно-полоса́тый флаг

Proper noun

1. The official newspaper of the United States armed forces.

Synonyms

• Old Glory
• Star-Spangled Banner

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