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DictionaryadmiralNaval officer
noun

admiral

AD-muh-ruhl/ˈædmərəl/

A high-ranking naval officer.

The admiral reviews the fleet's movements with her senior officers.

On a naval ship, a decorated officer gives orders from the command deck while uniformed sailors respond and multiple vessels follow the officer's direction.
Etymology
admiralOld Frenchmilitary commander

Old French amirail meant a military commander. Its use for a commander of a fleet narrowed the broader title to the high naval rank used today.

In context

Stanford53:24
glad to be flanked by a Naval Admiral
2. Existential Security Threats to the United States
Epic History5:06
The French fleet is commanded by Admiral Francois-Paul Brueys d'Aigalliers.
Nelson's Battles in 3D: The Nile

More examples

  • An admiral commands the ships during the exercise.
  • The ceremony honors two retired admirals.
  • The captain sends his report directly to the admiral.

Forms

admiral · admirals

Similar words

commander
Can name a lower naval rank or a leader generally.
general
A comparable senior officer in land forces rather than navies.