flagship
- 01 C1 Advanced
n.the best, most important, or most famous thing that a company or group owns.
n.the finest, largest, or most significant item in a series or collection, often used to represent the brand's identity.
Simple“The company is opening its new flagship store in the center of London next month.”
In context“The smartphone manufacturer launched its flagship model last night, boasting a revolutionary camera system designed to outperform all competitors in the premium market.”
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.the ship in a fleet that carries the commanding officer and flies their flag.
n.the vessel in a naval fleet that carries the admiral or commander; it serves as the tactical and symbolic lead of the group.
Simple“The admiral stood on the deck of the flagship as the fleet entered the harbor.”
In context“The flagship sustained heavy damage during the initial engagement, forcing the command staff to transfer their operations to a secondary cruiser.”
Synonymslead ship - 03 C2 Proficiency
v.to be the main example of something or to lead a group of things.
v.to serve as the primary representative or leading element of a larger project or organization.
Simple“This new environmental project will flagship the city's green initiative.”
In context“The university hopes that the new research center will flagship its expansion into biotechnology over the next decade.”
Usage flagship newsletter
“The 2026 Samsung flagship foldable is barely thicker than the average flat phone when folded, which is impressive considering the powerful hardware inside.”
“The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) is one of the flagship initiatives of the UN Development Programme Nature Pledge , which focuses on strengthening efforts to protect and restore the Planet.”
From flag + ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.