flagpole

noun

flag·​pole ˈflag-ˌpōl How to pronounce flagpole (audio)
: a pole on which to raise a flag

Examples of flagpole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last month, a California man — David Nicholas Dempsey, of Van Nuys — was sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024 However, where Ruth was actually pointing — at something deep in the field, like the flagpole, or at the Cubs pitcher — has been contested over the years. Lauren Rapp, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024 When the new sections were added, the headstones were reversed so that the inscriptions faced the remains rather than the flagpole. arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024 The holiday celebrating the establishment of a new country free from British rule is traditionally marked by barbecue, cold drinks and the Stars and Stripes on flagpoles and on clothing, in addition to the parades. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for flagpole 

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Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flagpole was in 1854

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“Flagpole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagpole. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

flagpole

noun
flag·​pole ˈflag-ˌpōl How to pronounce flagpole (audio)
: a pole from which a flag flies

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