Sergeant Major (Noun)
Meaning 1
A noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a headquarters unit of the Army.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Large blue-grey black-striped damselfish; nearly worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sergeant major is a species of damselfish that is commonly found in tropical waters around the world.
- This species of fish, also known as the sergeant major, has distinctive blue-grey and black stripes that run along its body.
- Sergeant majors are often seen swimming in large schools near coral reefs in search of food.
- In some parts of the world, the sergeant major is considered a popular aquarium fish due to its vibrant colors and active behavior.
- Sergeant majors are nearly worldwide in their distribution, with sightings reported in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.