rainbow flag

British

noun

a multi-coloured flag used as a symbol of peace; often used to represent gay and lesbian pride

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The removal of a large rainbow flag from the monument followed a January 21 memo from the federally run National Park Service responsible for the heritage site in downtown Manhattan.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

An alcove devoted to gay rights displays an early version of the rainbow flag, campaign and protest buttons, and a ceiling fragment from the Stonewall Inn, where a 1969 uprising launched the gay liberation movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The Pride Progress flag is a redesigned rainbow flag, with additional colours to represent a wider range of marginalised communities.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

To us, obviously, the symbolism of the rainbow flag, it means something very specific.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

A sign in the far corner showed a large rainbow flag flying on a black background.

From "George" by Alex Gino

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