P.o. (Noun)
Meaning
A noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Petty Officer supervised the entire crew with authority and finesse.
- Her rise to Petty Officer was met with respect from her comrades and peers.
- After completing boot camp, John was assigned as a Petty Officer to the USS Navy.
- He spoke to his commanding Petty Officer with concern about the weather forecast.
- Before leaving port, Petty Officer Jenkins was assigned to stand watch at the ship's wheel.