Star-Spangled Banner
Britishnoun
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the national anthem of the United States of America
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another term for the Stars and Stripes
Example Sentences
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Trump and Xi stood in the centre as a Chinese military band played The Star-Spangled Banner and then the Chinese national anthem as cannons fired.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Instead of the Star-Spangled Banner, the crowd was treated to the national anthem of Kazakhstan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
The 79-year-old was introduced to fans over the public address system and pumped his fists in acknowledgement before saluting during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner as military jets flew over.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
Profound emotions for Scottie Scheffler hearing the Star-Spangled Banner after winning Olympic gold.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024
Did you know that the original Star-Spangled Banner weighs 50 pounds?
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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