maypole
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Meaning · English
A central point around which others gather or revolve
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
điểm trung tâm mà những người khác tụ tập hoặc xoay quanh
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Literally: a tall pole with ribbons
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The popular cafe became a maypole for the town's social scene
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “maypole” mean?
A central point around which others gather or revolve Literally: a tall pole with ribbons
Is “maypole” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.