maypole

/ˈmeɪpoʊl/
noun
  1. A tall wooden pole decorated with ribbons and flowers, traditionally used in May Day celebrations where people dance around it.
    • They decorated the maypole with colorful ribbons for the festival.
    • The children danced around the maypole on the village green.
    • Every spring, the town erects a maypole for the celebration.
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