maypole

[US]/ˈmeipəul/
[UK]/ˈmeˌpol/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons, traditionally used in May Day celebrations
Word Forms
Pluralmaypoles

Phrases & Collocations

traditional maypole celebration

Example Sentences

dancing around the maypole

decorating the maypole with ribbons

celebrating May Day by the maypole

maypole festival in the village

children weaving ribbons on the maypole

maypole tradition in England

raising the maypole in the town square

attending the annual maypole ceremony

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