Drill Instructor (Noun)
Meaning
A noncommissioned officer who instructs recruits in military marching and discipline.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The drill instructor was known for his loud and demanding presence on the training grounds, pushing the new recruits to their limits every day.
- During boot camp, the drill instructor would constantly inspect the barracks and grounds, ensuring everything was spotless and up to code.
- New recruits quickly learned to obey the drill instructor without hesitation, fearing the consequences of failing to follow orders.
- Sergeant Johnson was the toughest drill instructor the army had ever seen, breaking down even the toughest soldiers and rebuilding them in the military's image.
- At the parade ground, the drill instructor shouted commands at the recruits, their marching feet thundering out the beat of military discipline.