Banderole — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈban-də-ˌrōl/ ban·de·role

Meaning & Definition of Banderole

Banderole (noun)

  1. a long narrow forked flag or streamer
  2. a long scroll bearing an inscription or a device

Banderole (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling

    "during the festival this ancient Italian city is bestrewn with banderoles celebrating its illustrious medieval heritage"

    similar: banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant (chiefly British), pennant, pennon, standard, streamer
    related: bunting, gonfalon, black flag, Jolly Roger, tricolor, union jack, white flag, burgee, semaphore, signaler, waft, badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Banderole

The most common words with a similar meaning to Banderole:

Chiefly British: pendant
banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pennant, pennon, standard, streamer

Related Words for Banderole

bunting, gonfalon, black flag, Jolly Roger, tricolor, union jack, white flag, burgee, semaphore, signaler, waft, badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

Origin & Etymology of Banderole

earlier banaroll, bandrol, bannerall, borrowed from Middle French banderolle (16th century), bannerolle (15th century), probably borrowed from Italian banderuola (or an equivalent in Upper Italian), diminutive of bandiera "banner, pennant," borrowed from Old Occitan, from banda "troop, band:3" (or its source, Late Latin bandum "flag, standard") + -iera -er:2

First known use: 1562

Frequently Asked Questions about Banderole

What does "Banderole" mean?

"Banderole" means a long narrow forked flag or streamer. As a noun, it is defined as: a long narrow forked flag or streamer.

What is another word for "Banderole"?

Other words for "Banderole" include banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant and pennant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Banderole" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Banderole"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Banderole". Common alternatives include banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant, pennant, pennon and standard.

How do you use "Banderole" in a sentence?

Examples of "Banderole" in a sentence: "during the festival this ancient Italian city is bestrewn with banderoles celebrating its illustrious medieval heritage".

Is "Banderole" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Banderole" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Banderole"?

"Banderole" is pronounced /ˈban-də-ˌrōl/ and divided into syllables as ban·de·role.

What is the origin of the word "Banderole"?

"Banderole" comes from earlier banaroll, bandrol, bannerall, borrowed from Middle French banderolle (16th century), bannerolle (15th century), probably borrowed from Italian banderuola (or an equivalent in Upper Italian), diminutive of bandiera "banner, pennant," borrowed from Old Occitan, from banda "troop, band:3" (or its source, Late Latin bandum "flag, standard") + -iera -er:2. First known use: 1562.

What is another word for "Banderole" meaning "a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling"?

When "Banderole" (noun) means a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling, synonyms include banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon and jack.