star-spangled
[stahr-spang-guh ld]
- spangled with stars.
- Informal. made up of or attended by celebrities, distinguished or illustrious persons, etc.: a star-spangled reception.
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Origin of star-spangled
First recorded in 1585–95
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Examples from the Web for star-spangled
Contemporary Examples
After watching the American victory at the Battle of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
Sam Wilson fits that bill, so he gets to wear the star-spangled suit.
In Washington D.C., for example, we make people have sex to The Star-Spangled Banner.
‘Love & Air Sex’: A Rowdy Film that Demystifies the Kinky Air Sex ChampionshipsChris Trew
February 8, 2014
In 1930 the educational experts at Teachers College of Columbia University condemned “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Star-Spangled Confederates: How Southern Sympathizers Decided Our National AnthemJefferson Morley
July 4, 2013
The story of how “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the national anthem in 1931 is the story of a red-white-and-blue culture war.
Star-Spangled Confederates: How Southern Sympathizers Decided Our National AnthemJefferson Morley
July 4, 2013
Historical Examples
“I will make him a star-spangled pig,” Paul shouted to Mr. Chrome.
"I will make him a star-spangled pig," Paul shouted to Mr. Chrome.
Winning His WayCharles Carleton Coffin
That will go down in history as the star-spangled act of the century.
The Galaxy PrimesEdward Elmer Smith
He looked up at the star-spangled sky, and coughed and coughed.
Jewish ChildrenSholem Naumovich Rabinovich
She would take the plate with the good, honest, star-spangled food on it, eh?
Peck's SunshineGeorge W. Peck
star-spangled
- marked or decorated with stars
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