Old Glory

noun

: the flag of the U.S.

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Within months, Old Glory began to fall apart. — Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 14 June 2026 Fountains outside of Union Station are flowing, too (and the basins are more aquamarine than Old Glory Blue). — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026 As the United States celebrates its 250th, flags and symbols of Old Glory can be spotted everywhere. — Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 But now their homeowners association is threatening them with a $100 fine, arguing the display of Old Glory flies in the face of community rules. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Old Glory

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Old Glory was in 1862

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“Old Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Glory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Old Glory

noun
: the flag of the U.S.

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