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

Brent Pankhurst’s approach to self-care is as well-tailored as a bespoke suit—something underlined by his flagship location, ensconced in menswear brand Thom Sweeney’s London townhouse. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025

Netflix is one of the best streaming services available and Stranger Things is one of its flagship shows. —Alexander Cox, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025

Launched in Garden City in 2020, Loose Screw expanded to the 2,200-square-foot McMillan location in 2021, and then opened the flagship downtown Meridian operation in 2024. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025

The drama series starring Coté de Pablo and Michael Weatherly — reprising their roles from the flagship series — will not be renewed for a second season on Paramount+, the streamer confirmed Friday. —James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 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