noun

flagpole

FLAG-pohl

Flagpole (noun) means a tall pole used to raise and display one or more flags. Example: “The school flagpole stands in the center of the courtyard.”

noun

A tall pole used to raise and display one or more flags.

"The school flagpole stands in the center of the courtyard."

How to use flagpole

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pole for flying a flag.

Common pairings

run something up the flagpole raise on the flagpole

Word forms

flagpoled past tense, flagpoles plural, flagpoles singular

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Etymology

A compound of "flag" and "pole."

Synonyms

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flagstaff range pole ranging pole

Related words

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Rhymes for flagpole

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flagpole” mean?

The word “flagpole” means a tall pole used to raise and display one or more flags. In plain terms, a pole for flying a flag.

How do you pronounce “flagpole”?

“Flagpole” is pronounced FLAG-pohl (/ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “flagpole” in a sentence?

Here is “flagpole” used in a sentence: “The school flagpole stands in the center of the courtyard.”

What part of speech is “flagpole”?

“Flagpole” is a noun.

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