flagship

Definition

The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.

Etymology

From flag + ship.

Example Sentences

• "After Russia’s flagship in the Black Sea, the Moskva, sank last week, the authorities said that the entire crew of more than 500 had been rescued."
• "The retail company's store in London is their flagship."
• "Ars Technica’s Ron Amadeo considered the two smartphones together, and claimed them worthy flagships for Android: […]"