Usn (Noun)
Meaning
The navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The new submarine was commissioned into the USN after several years of construction and sea trials.
- He spent 20 years serving in the USN, retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer.
- The USN has a global presence, with bases in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
- Her husband was a pilot in the USN before he was injured in a training accident.
- The USN's aircraft carrier fleet is one of the most powerful in the world.