Army Brat (Noun)
Meaning
The child of a career officer of the United States Army.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Growing up as an army brat meant I never stayed in one place for too long, always making new friends but never really keeping them.
- The constant moves took a toll on Sarah, who longed for stability and normalcy, but her father's army career dictated their lifestyle.
- His father was a retired colonel, and as an army brat, John learned discipline and responsibility from a young age.
- Being an army brat taught Emily how to be adaptable and flexible, skills she carried with her into adulthood.
- Mark struggled to connect with kids in school, as his life as an army brat had left him feeling like an outsider in every place they lived.