flag football
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flag football
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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That’s how the successful teams in flag football have emerged — getting players from softball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball to join the sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Now that middle schools feeding Monroe have flag football programs, the numbers are expected to continue to rise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
The first donation announced Monday gave local kids seats to flag football or swimming events, two of the most in-demand sports at the Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
If boys flag football ever gets approved, Lagos said schools would have to choose between having an 11-man team or a flag team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
He felt it when he had to stop playing flag football because his body couldn’t take it.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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