banner

/ˈbænər/
noun
  1. A long piece of cloth or other material with a message or design, often hung in a public place.
    • The school banner was displayed in the gym during the championship game.
    • A colorful banner hung across the street to welcome the parade.
    • The protesters carried a banner that read 'Peace Now'.
  2. A headline or advertisement that stretches across the top or side of a webpage.
    • Her company designed a banner to promote the upcoming sale.
    • I clicked on a banner for a new smartphone and it took me to the store.
    • The website had too many flashing banner ads, so I installed an ad blocker.
  3. A leading or outstanding person or thing, especially in a particular field.
    • She was a banner for women in science, inspiring many young students.
    • The new restaurant has become a banner for local cuisine.
    • That university is a banner of academic excellence.
adjective
  1. Very successful or excellent; outstanding.
    • It was a banner day for the team when they won the championship.
    • The company had a banner year, with record profits.
    • The farmers enjoyed a banner harvest after months of good weather.
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