banner

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.

   “To hold Arrakis,” the Duke said, “one is faced with decisions that may cost one his self-respect.” He pointed out the window to the Atreides green and black banner hanging limply from a staff at the edge of the landing field. "That honorable banner could come to mean many evil things."

2. 2
   noun

   Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.

   The mayor hung a banner across Main Street to commemorate the town's 100th anniversary.

3. 3
   noun

   A cause or purpose; a campaign or movement.

   They usually make their case under the banner of environmentalism.

4. 4
   noun

   A type of administrative division in Inner Mongolia and Tuva, made during the Qing dynasty; at that time, Outer Mongolia and part of Xinjiang were also divided into banners.

   Hanggin Rear Banner, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, China

5. 5
   adj

   Exceptional; very good.

   The year just closed has been the banner year for New-Hampshire Home Missions. The amount raised for the cause is $505,38 more than ever was raised before in any one year.

6. 6
   verb

   To display as a banner headline.

   At 8:11, bannering the headline “Cheney in Charge?” the Drudge Report runs a story speculating that the president may be incapacitated.

7. 7
   noun

   One who bans something.

   How ridiculous the banners of some of the books at present on the list will appear in the future.

8. 8
   adj

   unusually good

Etymology

From Middle English baner, from Old French baniere (Modern bannière), of Germanic origin. More at band.