buntings
nounUK /ˈbʌntɪŋz/
US /ˈbʌntɪŋz/
Buntings are small birds with colorful feathers and thick beaks.
We saw bright yellow buntings eating seeds in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Long strips of colorful cloth used to decorate streets or buildings for a celebration.
The town hung red and blue buntings across the square for the festival.
3. A type of light fabric used to make flags or banners.
The parade floats were covered in shiny buntings.
4. Flags or banners made of this cloth, often used as signals.
Sailors raised colorful buntings to signal the start of the race.