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
1
A junior officer-in-training in a navy, ranking below an ensign or sub-lieutenant.
"He served as a midshipman before earning his commission."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a trainee naval officer at the very start of their career.
Common pairings
naval midshipman
midshipman fish
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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.
