2nd Lieutenant (Noun)
Meaning
A commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps holding the lowest rank.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The 2nd lieutenant led a platoon of soldiers into combat for the first time, relying on his training to guide him.
- As a newly commissioned officer, Sarah was eager to prove herself as a capable 2nd lieutenant in the Air Force.
- After graduating from West Point, Jack was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in the Army and began his service.
- During the ceremony, the young officer was pinned with the insignia of a 2nd lieutenant, marking his official commission.
- As the most junior officer in the unit, the 2nd lieutenant was tasked with completing various administrative duties.