nounπShareA badge of office, rank, or power."The police officer's badge was a visible ensign of their authority. "militarygovernmentnationsignnauticalheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lowest grade of commissioned officer in the United States Navy, junior to a lieutenant junior grade."After graduating from the Naval Academy, Sarah was commissioned as an ensign and began her training on a destroyer. "militarynauticalpositionjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour."The school's marching band carried their bright red ensign during the parade. "militarynationheraldrywarsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe principal flag or banner flown by a ship (usually at the stern) to indicate nationality."The ensign of the fishing boat proudly displayed the national colours of Japan. "nauticalnationmilitarysailingwarheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny prominent flag or banner."The school's new ensign, a bright red banner with the school mascot, hung proudly above the entrance. "nationgovernmentmilitarynauticalsailingheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA junior commissioned officer in the 18th and 19th centuries whose duty was to carry the unit's ensign."The ensign carefully carried the regimental flag during the parade. "militaryhistoryjobnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo designate as by an ensign."The school principal ensignes the new student as a member of the honor society. "signnauticalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distinguish by a mark or ornament."The student ensigned his backpack with a bright yellow sticker. "markheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distinguish by an ornament, especially by a crown."Any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned."royalheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
