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Definition of flagpole

flagpole

/ˈflæɡ.poʊl/
flag · pole
Plural:flagpoles
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• noun

1

A tall, vertical staff or pole, typically made of metal, wood, or fiberglass, designed for a flag to be hoisted and displayed.

Example

"The principal asked the students to gather in the courtyard while the school colors were raised up the flagpole."

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• Nearby Words

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flagon
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word formed in the 19th century from 'flag' (Middle English flagge) and 'pole' (Old English pāl, derived from Latin palus 'stake').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flagpole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flagpole
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