Old Glory

noun

: the flag of the U.S.

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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 Continue reading … STAR POWER — HOA threatens American flag fines as homeowners refuse to remove Old Glory. FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 By Gene and Katie Hamilton Tribune Content Agency To see Old Glory waving in the wind always brings a sense of pride to most of us. Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026 In zones with mild winters, such as Zone 8, 'Angel White' along with 'Lavender Lady', 'Blue Skies', and 'Old Glory' can flourish. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 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 The Great America Commons has addresses of 4555 and 4655 Great America Parkway and is located between Patrick Henry Drive and Old Glory Lane. George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Old Glory was in 1862

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Old Glory

noun
: the flag of the U.S.

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