maypole Definition
a tall pole, often decorated with flowers and ribbons, that people traditionally danced around in the UK and some other European countries on May Day.
Using maypole: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maypole" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The children danced around the maypole during the May Day celebration.
Example
The village erected a maypole in the town square.
Phrases with maypole
to participate in the traditional May Day celebration of dancing around a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons
Example
The whole town came out to dance around the maypole on May Day.
erect a maypole
to put up a tall pole, often decorated with flowers and ribbons, for the purpose of dancing around it during the May Day celebration
Example
The villagers worked together to erect a maypole in the town square.
a traditional dance performed around a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons during the May Day celebration
Example
The children practiced the maypole dance for weeks leading up to the May Day celebration.
Summary: maypole in Brief
A 'maypole' [ˈmeɪpəʊl] is a tall pole decorated with flowers and ribbons that people traditionally dance around during the May Day celebration in the UK and some other European countries. It is a symbol of spring and fertility, and the practice of dancing around it dates back centuries. Phrases like 'dance around the maypole' and 'erect a maypole' refer to the traditional May Day celebration, while 'maypole dance' describes the specific dance performed around the pole.
