noun Uncommon

Commodore

Commodore (noun) means a naval officer ranking above a captain and below a rear admiral, often commanding a group of ships. Example: “The commodore gave the order for the fleet to change course.”

noun

A naval officer ranking above a captain and below a rear admiral, often commanding a group of ships.

"The commodore gave the order for the fleet to change course."

Word forms

Commodores plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch kommandeur, from Middle French commandeur. See command, compare commend (a doublet), and mandate.

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for Commodore

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Commodore” mean?

The word “Commodore” means a naval officer ranking above a captain and below a rear admiral, often commanding a group of ships.

How do you use “Commodore” in a sentence?

Here is “Commodore” used in a sentence: “The commodore gave the order for the fleet to change course.”

What part of speech is “Commodore”?

“Commodore” is a noun.

Is “Commodore” a common word?

“Commodore” is an uncommon word in modern English.