flagpole

noun

flag·​pole ˈflag-ˌpōl 

: a pole on which to raise a flag

Examples of flagpole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moore's portrayal of Ralphie Parker's teacher, notably in the iconic flagpole scene, endeared her to generations of fans. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Miss Shields also had to deal with Flick (Scott Schwartz) getting his tongue stuck on an ice-cold flagpole. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

Hours later mobs of his supporters did that, storming the Capitol and using flagpoles, bats, and pipes to attack overwhelmed law enforcement. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

The state only requires that private schools conduct regular fire drills, keep immunization records and have an American flag and a flagpole. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flagpole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol

Kids Definition

flagpole

noun

flag·​pole ˈflag-ˌpōl 

: a pole from which a flag flies