blue flag

noun

1. any North American plant of the genus Iris, especially I. versicolor : the state flower of Tennessee.

Blue Flag

noun

1. an award given to a seaside resort that meets EU standards of cleanliness of beaches and purity of water in bathing areas

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue flag¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

Chrestman carried a wooden club or ax handle wrapped in a blue flag, court documents said.

From Washington Post

One group of Fuentes’ supporters, who call themselves the Groyper Army, was filmed running through the Capitol carrying a large blue flag with the America First logo.

From ProPublica

Don't you see him right behind that little man in yellow who is carrying a big blue flag?

From Project Gutenberg

And now to-day, of all days, this blue flag comes out of hiding and goes flaunting along the floor!

From Project Gutenberg

“Three cheers for the bonnie Blue Flag,” called a voice and with a shout the soldiers responded.

From Project Gutenberg

A shallow circular cavity in the large blue flag of the hearth was the resting place of Velours.

From Project Gutenberg

The men shout, as a blue flag with a crescent, the colors of South Carolina, is flung to the breeze.

From Project Gutenberg