emblem

[US]/'embləm/
[UK]/'ɛmbləm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. symbol; badge; representation
vt. symbolize; represent with a symbol; decorate with a badge

Phrases & Collocations

national emblem

olympic emblem

Example Sentences

The national emblem of China features a dragon and a phoenix.

The company logo is an emblem of its values and mission.

The eagle is often used as an emblem of freedom and power.

The red poppy is an emblem of remembrance for fallen soldiers.

The cross is an emblem of Christianity.

The fleur-de-lis is a common emblem in heraldry.

The oak tree is an emblem of strength and endurance.

The dove is often used as an emblem of peace.

The lion is an emblem of courage and bravery.

The shamrock is an emblem of Ireland.

Real-world Examples

Harry noticed the emblem embroidered on their chests: a wand and bone, crossed.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

But the union gave us this emblem.

Source: Realm of Legends

And they have no issues suing those who plagiarized this now famous emblem.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

It is the country's national emblem, one which they share with neighbors Uruguay.

Source: 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

It is the last state to unstitch the emblem of the Confederacy from official regalia.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

These vexilloids were usually a large staff with a giant carved emblem at the top.

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

Surprisingly, there seem to be no uniquely American emblems, although other countries provide many examples.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

Ships in peril fill his mind, and those ships become an emblem of the country.

Source: The Power of Art - Joseph Mallord William Turner

I'm not surprised that Uganda chose it as one to be our emblem.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

What country's national emblem features four lions?

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation April 2021

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