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first sergeant

noun

, U.S. Army.
  1. the senior noncommissioned officer of a company, squadron, etc., responsible for personnel and administration.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of first sergeant1

First recorded in 1870–75

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Example Sentences

"Every office and ship and retail yard could be run by a first-sergeant," Skinner complained.

The ex-first sergeant had taken no part in the proceedings—in fact, he knew nothing of them.

If he were not such a gambler and rake he would make a splendid first-sergeant.

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