Synonyms

Old Glory

British

noun

a nickname for the flag of the United States of America

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Old Glory Cultural

A nickname for the United States flag.

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Old Glory

Old Glory, Christmas decor and Easter trimmings suddenly pop up in their front yard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025

I have started flying "Old Glory" at home on special days, like today.

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2023

“My head was buried in the sand. Then I looked up and saw Old Glory on top of Mount Suribachi.”

From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2022

The student was initially inspired to get the flag after he saw "Old Glory" flying in the gym ahead of a basketball game versus another school.

From Fox News ● Nov. 23, 2021

The United States flag got a second nickname during the Civil War, Old Glory.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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