"Star-spangled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The adjective "star-spangled" is a figurative expression that refers to something that is marked or associated with the American flag. It is often used to describe symbols, emblems, or tributes that celebrate the United States or its history.
The phrase originated from the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. The anthem describes the American flag flying over Fort McHenry during the bombardment by the British Navy during the War of 1812, with its stars and stripes still waving.
The term "star-spangled" has since become a synonym for anything that evokes patriotism, American pride, or national identity. For example:
The star-spangled banner waving high over the stadium.
The star-spangled mural painted on the wall.
The star-spangled shops and restaurants in the downtown area.
A stapler is a device or a small machine used to join sheets of paper together by driving a thin metal staple through their bound edges.
Adjective: containing or filled with the main feature or attraction of the zodiac: A star-packed constellation is one that contains a lot of bright stars.