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.”
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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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Commodores
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch kommandeur, from Middle French commandeur. See command, compare commend (a doublet), and mandate.
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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.
