Streamer
(noun)
- A long strip of material, typically with a triangular or rectangular shape, that is flown in the wind, typically as a decoration or advertisement.
- A long ribbon or piece of cloth that is flown in the wind as a decoration or symbol.
- A flag or pennant flown from the masthead of a ship.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french estremer "to stream", from latin extremitas "end", from ex- "out" + terminus "boundary, limit".
Examples:
- The parade was filled with streamers and balloons.
- She hung streamers from the ceiling for the party.
- The ship flew a streamer as it sailed into port.
- The athletes held streamers as they entered the stadium.
- The streamers on the kite fluttered in the wind.