burgee

[bɜːdʒiː]

burgee Definition

a triangular flag or pennant used as a symbol of a yacht club, typically flown from the mast of a yacht.

Using burgee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burgee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The burgee of the Royal Yacht Squadron features a white cross on a blue background.

  • Example

    The sailors raised the burgee to signal the start of the race.

  • Example

    She proudly displayed her yacht club's burgee on her boat.

burgee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for burgee

Phrases with burgee

  • club burgee

    a burgee that represents a specific yacht club

    Example

    He proudly flew his club burgee while sailing in the regatta.

  • a burgee that represents an individual or family

    Example

    Their personal burgee featured a red star on a white background.

  • a small burgee flown by a visiting yacht as a sign of respect to the host yacht club

    Example

    The visiting yacht flew a courtesy burgee with the host club's emblem.

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Summary: burgee in Brief

'Burgee' [bɜːdʒiː] is a noun that refers to a triangular flag or pennant used as a symbol of a yacht club. It is typically flown from the mast of a yacht and can be used to represent a specific yacht club or individual. Examples include 'The sailors raised the burgee to signal the start of the race.' and 'She proudly displayed her yacht club's burgee on her boat.'