flagship

noun

flag·​ship ˈflag-ˌship 

1

: the ship that carries the commander of a fleet or subdivision of a fleet and flies the commander's flag

2

: the finest, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.)

—often used before another noun

the company's flagship store

The traveling media crew comprises seven beat writers and a reporter from WFAN, the team's flagship station and the granddaddy of all-sports radio.

—Hank Hersch

Examples of flagship in a Sentence

the flagship of the Atlantic fleet

Recent Examples on the Web

The glitzy brand, which started with its Singapore flagship in 1887, is known for its meticulous opulence and highly personalized service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

The duo unveiled a larger, more sculptural version of the Swiss watchmaker’s flagship model inspired by the American artist’s iconic Balloon Dog. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

But some flagship projects, particularly under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program, have faced delays or revisions due to tighter finances, weaker foreign investment flows and economic fallout from the Iran war. — Emma Graham, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

The flagship gathering resembles a cross between a Mardi Gras parade, an agricultural expo and a secular revival. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flagship

• airship
• airstrip
• clerkship
• courtship
• equip
• filmstrip
• headship
• heirship
• judgeship
• kinship
• lightship
• midship

Kids Definition

flagship

noun

flag·​ship ˈflag-ˌship 

1

: the ship carrying the commander of a group of ships and flying the flag that tells the commander's rank

2

: the best, largest, or most important one of a group of things

the store is the company's flagship