commodore Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/
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Commodore as a Noun
1
A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
2
A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
3
The leading ship in a fleet of merchantmen.
4
The president of a yacht club.
5
A yacht-club president's vessel in a regatta.
6
Ellipsis of commodore admiral.
7
A rear admiral (lower half).
8
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Parasarpa.
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.
Commodore: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral |
| Plural | commodores |
How Do You Say Commodore?
The standard pronunciation of commodore is /ˈkɑ.mə.dɔɹ/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɑ).