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flagship — the 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/

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

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.
💡 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.

Strong leadership from the flagship guides us past the battleship!
🎵 Rhyme

Strong leadership from the flagship guides us past the battleship!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈflæɡʃɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈflæɡʃɪp/

🌳Etymology

Rootflag + ship

Origin

Originating in 17th-century naval terminology, flagship referred to the ship bearing the commander's flag within a fleet. The term has evolved metaphorically in modern usage to denote a company's most prominent or representative product, store, or venture.

Breakdown

flag (a banner or standard) + ship (a vessel) = flagship. The compound literally describes the vessel that carries the fleet commander's distinguishing flag.

🎵Rhyme

battleshipleadershipscholarship
battleship
leadership
scholarship

🔗Collocations

flagship product
flagship store
flagship brand
company's flagship
flagship model
flagship service
launch a flagship

📝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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