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

Independent boutiques thrive within the historic Corn Exchange, while flagship brands anchor pedestrianized streets steps away. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Advocates for restoring accountability on university campuses marked a watershed moment in Orlando earlier this month when Florida’s Board of Governors rejected Dr. Santa Ono’s candidacy to lead the University of Florida (UF), the state’s flagship school. —Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025

On Friday, the Times launched season two of what has become a flagship show: Cooking 101. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025

Towards the end of the video, the former Victoria’s Secret model reflected on how surreal her new flagship store felt. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flagship

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

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