noun

midshipman

Midshipman (noun) means a junior officer-in-training in a navy, ranking below an ensign or sub-lieutenant. Example: “He served as a midshipman before earning his commission.”

noun

A junior officer-in-training in a navy, ranking below an ensign or sub-lieutenant.

"He served as a midshipman before earning his commission."

A type of fish that makes a humming sound, found along the Pacific coast.

"Fishermen sometimes complain about the midshipman's odd nighttime hum."

How to use midshipman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly, a trainee naval officer at the very start of their career.

Common pairings

naval midshipman midshipman fish

Word forms

midshipmen plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “midshipman” mean?

The word “midshipman” means a junior officer-in-training in a navy, ranking below an ensign or sub-lieutenant. In plain terms, most commonly, a trainee naval officer at the very start of their career.

How do you use “midshipman” in a sentence?

Here is “midshipman” used in a sentence: “He served as a midshipman before earning his commission.”

What part of speech is “midshipman”?

“Midshipman” is a noun.

How many meanings does “midshipman” have?

“Midshipman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a junior officer-in-training in a navy, ranking below an ensign or sub-lieutenant.