sergeant

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɑr.d͡ʒənt/

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Noun

Singular sergeant

Plural sergeants

A common symbol for a sergeant is three stripes

1. (countable) A sergeant is a noncomissioned officer in the army, higher in rank than a corporal but lower in rank than a staff sergeant.

   She was wearing a huge army overcoat which had sergeant stripes at the shoulder.

2. (countable) A sergeant is an officer in the police force, higher in rank than a constable but lower than an inspector.

   He was a police sergeant with over twenty years experience.