flag football
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flag football
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Born and raised in Minnesota, Bueckers grew up playing everything—soccer, baseball, softball, track, flag football.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Coach Jose Ruiz always asks Leo Hernandez, the track and field and cross country coach, for recommendations on his athletes as potential flag football players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
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
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
Last year, during eighth grade, we traveled to Reardan to play them in flag football.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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