MAYPOLE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MAYPOLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MAYPOLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Maypole

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmeɪpəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a painted pole, decorated with flowers, round which people traditionally dance on May Day, holding long ribbons that are attached to the top of the pole

Short Definition:

painted pole, decorated with flowers, round which people traditionally dance on May Day holding long ribbons attached to top

Examples:
  • the schoolchildren dance round a short maypole erected on the green

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