1. tall wooden poles decorated with ribbons and flowers, traditionally erected for May Day celebrations where people dance around them holding the ribbons
Usage: traditional; ceremonial

Examples

• The children danced around the maypoles, weaving colorful ribbons in intricate patterns.
• Several maypoles were erected in the town square for the May Day festival.
• The school set up maypoles for their spring celebration.
• Traditional maypoles are often decorated with fresh flowers and bright streamers.
• The village has been using the same maypoles for their annual celebration for decades.
• Students practiced their maypole dance for weeks before the performance.