Tentpole

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntˈpoʊɫ/

Tentpole (noun)

  1. A strong support that holds up a tent or similar structure.
  2. A major product or event that supports a business or organization financially.

Examples

  • The tentpole held the entire structure securely in place.
  • The festival was the tentpole of the summer events calendar.

Common collocations: support structure, main support, tentpole event, key product

Synonyms of Tentpole

Neutral

Antonyms of Tentpole

  • — A tentpole film is expected to succeed, while a failure does not.