1st Lieutenant (Noun)
Meaning
A commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The 1st lieutenant led the platoon through the dense jungle terrain with precision and skill.
- After completing her training, she was promoted to the rank of 1st lieutenant in the Army.
- As a 1st lieutenant, he was responsible for making tactical decisions on the battlefield.
- The 1st lieutenant worked closely with the captain to develop a strategy for the upcoming mission.
- He was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery as a 1st lieutenant during the war.