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flagshipthe ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæɡʃɪp/

Korean meaning: 함대 사령관이 타고 깃발을 게양하는 기함

Korean pronunciation: **플래그**십

Example Sentences

  • Samsung's flagship Galaxy phone costs more than my monthly rent!
  • The company opened its flagship store in Times Square to attract global customers.
  • Their flagship restaurant is so fancy, even the napkins have their own Instagram account.

flagship

NOUN

//ˈflæɡʃɪp//

the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag

flagship concept
💡 Concept

a uniformed naval admiral stands proudly on the bridge of a magnificent warship with a large ceremonial flag flying prominently above. The admiral points toward the horizon while giving orders to his crew members. Multiple smaller warships sail in formation behind and around this central command vessel. The other ships follow the lead ship's direction as sailors on nearby vessels look toward the admiral's ship for guidance. the main ship that carries the fleet commander and flies his flag.

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flagship rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Strong leadership from the flagship guides us past the battleship!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈflæɡʃɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈflæɡʃɪp/

🌳Etymology

Rootflag + ship

Origin

17세기에 함대 사령관의 깃발(flag)을 게양하는 배(ship)를 가리키는 해군 용어로 시작되어, 현대에는 기업의 대표적인 제품이나 매장을 의미하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

battleshipleadershipscholarship
battleship
leadership
scholarship

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Samsung's flagship Galaxy phone costs more than my monthly rent!

The company opened its flagship store in Times Square to attract global customers.

😄 Fun example

Their flagship restaurant is so fancy, even the napkins have their own Instagram account.

The admiral's flagship sailed majestically at the head of the fleet.

😄 Fun example

This flagship hotel is so luxurious that the soap probably costs more than my car.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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