flagpole

noun

flag·​pole ˈflag-ˌpōl How to pronounce flagpole (audio)
: a pole on which to raise a flag

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Moore's portrayal of Ralphie Parker's teacher, notably in the iconic flagpole scene, endeared her to generations of fans. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Miss Shields also had to deal with Flick (Scott Schwartz) getting his tongue stuck on an ice-cold flagpole. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 Hours later mobs of his supporters did that, storming the Capitol and using flagpoles, bats, and pipes to attack overwhelmed law enforcement. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 More than 100 people gathered Wednesday as riders helped install a flagpole for the family of Nate Howard, an Iowa National Guard soldier killed in Syria in December. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flagpole

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First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flagpole was in 1854

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flagpole

noun
flag·​pole ˈflag-ˌpōl How to pronounce flagpole (audio)
: a pole from which a flag flies
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