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Definition of flagship

flagship

/ˈflæɡ.ʃɪp/
flag · ship

Plural:flagships
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• adjective

1

Being the finest, largest, or most important one of a series, network, or group of things owned or produced by an organization.

Example

"The fashion brand opened a massive flagship store on Fifth Avenue to showcase its latest seasonal collections."

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• noun

1

The best, largest, or most important product, store, service, or system owned or produced by a particular organization.

Example

"The smartphone quickly became the technology company's flagship in the global consumer market."


2

The ship in a naval fleet or commercial squadron that carries the commanding admiral or officer and flies their official flag.

Example

"The admiral observed the naval exercise from the bridge of his historic flagship."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century as a compound of 'flag' and 'ship', referring to the naval vessel that carried the fleet commander and flew their distinguishing flag of rank.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flagship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flagship
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