NYT Dictionary

FLAGPOLE

/ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/
NounVerbFLAG-poleflag-pole · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From flag + pole.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flagstaff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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