flag·ship

flag·ship
/ˈflægˌʃıp/ noun, pl -ships [count]
1 : the ship that carries the commander of a group of ships

the flagship of the Atlantic fleet

2 : the best, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.)
— often used before another noun

the company's flagship store

The next game will be broadcast on our flagship station.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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