Definition of flag

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • flag is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • flag is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • flag is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of flag


  • a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. signal flag
  • become less intense (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ease off
    2. ease up
    3. slacken off
  • stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. flagstone
  • flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pin
  • a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. masthead
  • plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fleur-de-lis
    2. iris
    3. sword lily
  • droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. droop
    2. sag
    3. swag
  • a conspicuously marked or shaped tail (noun)
  • communicate or signal with a flag (verb)
  • decorate with flags (verb)

    Examples

    1. the building was flagged for the holiday
  • emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design (noun)
  • provide with a flag (verb)

See definition of flag in Merriam Webster