flagpole

noun
UK /ˈflæɡ.pəʊl/
US /ˈflæɡ.poʊl/

A flagpole is a tall pole that holds a flag.

The school flagpole stands in front of the building.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pole used to display a flag as a signal or symbol.

The scout raised the flag on the flagpole at dawn.

3. A vertical pole at a golf course marking the hole.

He aimed his shot toward the flagpole on the green.

4. A tall pole used for ceremonial flag raising.

Soldiers gathered around the flagpole for the ceremony.