Maypole

American  

[mey-pohl] / ˈmeɪˌpoʊl /

noun

(often lowercase)

1. a tall pole, decorated with flowers and ribbons, around which people dance or engage in sports during May Day celebrations.

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maypole British  

/ ˈmeɪˌpəʊl /

noun

1. a tall pole fixed upright in an open space during May-Day celebrations, around which people dance holding streamers attached at its head

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Etymology

Origin of Maypole

First recorded in 1545–55; May + pole ¹

Example Sentences

The group worked with local straw craft workers to produce large straw maypole toppers which were then used as part of the set.

From BBC

Consequently you may well still need the sun-cream for that trip around the maypole or outdoor VE Day anniversary celebrations.

From BBC

Joshua Hillstead, from Maypole, Birmingham, was pulled from the River Arrow in Alcester on Monday evening and received specialist trauma care at the scene.

From BBC

I detailed my near-worship of “A Time to Keep,” my attempts to replicate the Pumpkin House of “The Dolls’ Christmas,” the wonky maypole I had rigged up in the yard.

From New York Times

The Tustin Area Historical Society 25th Old Town Tustin Home and Garden Tour includes tours of the community’s vintage homes and gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with maypole dancing, artists painting, live music, horse-drawn trolleys and vendors selling garden-related merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times