sergeant
Translation
sergeant
Examples
The sergeant gave the soldiers their orders.
The sergeant gave the soldiers their orders.
He reported the crime to the police sergeant.
He reported the crime to the police sergeant.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) sergeant ((in a group)) a rank of non-commissioned officer in the army or police. He is a sergeant in the army.
Similar Words
corporal, officer, lieutenant
Etymology
From Old French 'sergent', from Latin 'serviens' meaning 'serving'.
Memory Tips
Picture a SERious GENTleman in uniform, a sergeant.