the flag of a country, army, troop, etc.

an ensign or the like bearing some device, motto, or slogan, as one carried in religious processions, political demonstrations, etc.

a flag formerly used as the standard of a sovereign, lord, or knight.

a sign painted on cloth and hung over a street, entrance, etc.

Banners at the intersection announced the tennis tournament.

anything regarded or displayed as a symbol of principles.

Heraldry . a square flag bearing heraldic devices.

Also called banner line, line , screamer , streamer. Journalism . a headline extending across the width of a newspaper page, usually across the top of the front page.

an open streamer with lettering, towed behind an airplane in flight, for advertising purposes.

leading or foremost

a banner year for crops.

adjective

exceptional , foremost , leading , outstanding , red-letter , ace , blue-ribbon , brag , capital , champion , fine , first-class , first-rate , prime , quality , splendid , superb , superior , terrific , tiptop , top

noun

banderole , burgee , colors , emblem , ensign , gonfalon , heading , headline , pennant , pennon , standard , streamer , advertisement , burst page , banneret , color , jack , oriflamme , badge , bunting , exemplary , flag , foremost , labrum , leading , legend , motto , oriflame , pavilion , profitable , salient , signal , surpassing , symbol , vexillum