Top Sergeant

Pronunciation: /tɑp ˈsɑrdʒənt/

Definitions of top sergeant

noun a noncommissioned officer ranking above a sergeant and below a first sergeant

Example Sentences

A1 The top sergeant gave orders to the soldiers.

A2 The top sergeant inspected the troops before the mission.

B1 The top sergeant is responsible for training new recruits.

B2 The top sergeant has years of experience in the military.

C1 The top sergeant leads by example and inspires loyalty in the unit.

C2 The top sergeant's leadership skills have earned the respect of the entire battalion.

Examples of top sergeant in a Sentence

formal The top sergeant inspected the troops before the parade.

informal The top sergeant is really strict, so make sure you're in line.

slang The top sergeant is a real hard-ass when it comes to discipline.

figurative In the military hierarchy, the top sergeant is like the backbone of the unit.

Grammatical Forms of top sergeant

• plural: top sergeants
• comparative: more top sergeant
• superlative: most top sergeant
• present tense: is a top sergeant
• future tense: will be a top sergeant
• perfect tense: has been a top sergeant
• continuous tense: is being a top sergeant
• singular: top sergeant
• positive degree: very top sergeant
• infinitive: to be a top sergeant
• gerund: being a top sergeant
• participle: a top sergeant

Origin and Evolution of top sergeant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'top sergeant' originated in the military as a colloquial way to refer to the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in a unit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'top sergeant' has become more commonly used in informal contexts to refer to a senior enlisted member of a group or organization, not limited to just military settings.