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

Related Stories The festival traditionally flies all the flags representing directors with films in the selection from flagpoles on the Palazzo del Cinema, where the gala screenings take place every night. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

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

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