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

Launching April 28 as the channel’s flagship program, The Sebastian Maniscalco Show will feature Maniscalco alongside contributors like his longtime friend and comedian Pete Correale, plus celebrity drop-ins and recurring segments. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026

One notable exception was Hungary’s flagship BUX index, which gained 3% in Budapest following national elections that ended Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-years in power. —Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, all five seasons of the flagship Yellowstone series are streaming on Peacock. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Be sure to sample treats from one or more of the area’s classic drive-ins and diners, including Donut Drive-In, open since 1953; Carl’s Drive-In, serving burgers and root beer since 1959; and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, which opened its flagship Route 66 location on Chippewa Street in 1941. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026

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