flag football

American  

noun

1. a form of touch football in which the ball-carrier's progress is stopped when an opponent pulls a flag from the ball-carrier's pocket or belt.

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Etymology

Origin of flag football

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

That could even include a surprise bid to play for Team USA in flag football's debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, he revealed.

From Barron's

Sherman, who also helped his wife, Kristen, coach flag football at Orange Lutheran, went 3-9 last season, including two forfeit losses.

From Los Angeles Times

His wife is still listed as Orange Lutheran’s flag football coach but that is expected to change, too.

From Los Angeles Times

For every girl that was told there was no path — @makena_cook has become the first female athlete to receive a Division 1 Power 4 Flag Football offer!

From Los Angeles Times

“If they were playing now they could probably go play flag football,” Jodi Ferragamo said.

From Los Angeles Times