commodore Meaning & Definition
What Does Commodore Mean?
Commodore is a noun that means A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral. It can also mean A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
Commodore: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | senior captain, fleet captain and flag captain |
| Plural | commodores |
Commodore Definition (Noun)
- A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
- A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
- The leading ship in a fleet of merchantmen.
- The president of a yacht club.
- A yacht-club president's vessel in a regatta.
- Ellipsis of commodore admiral.
- A rear admiral (lower half).
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Parasarpa.
Noun
- A commodore admiral.
Synonyms of Commodore
Commodore synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Commodore
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Commodore in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
commodore (plural commodores)
Words That Rhyme With Commodore
Origin of Commodore
Borrowed from Dutch kommandeur, from Middle French commandeur. See command, compare commend (a doublet), and mandate.
How Do You Say Commodore?
The standard pronunciation of commodore is //ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Commodore
What part of speech is commodore?
Commodore is a noun.
What is another word for commodore?
Words with a similar meaning to commodore include senior captain, fleet captain and flag captain. See the full list of commodore synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of commodore?
The plural of commodore is commodores.