commodore
/ˈkɑməˌdɔr/
noun
- A naval rank above captain and below rear admiral, or a similar rank in some other organizations.
- She was promoted to commodore after twenty years of service.
- The commodore gave orders to prepare the ships for battle.
- The commodore inspected the fleet before the voyage.
- The president or chief officer of a yacht club or boating organization.
- As commodore, he organized the annual regatta.
- She was elected commodore of the sailing club for the third time.
- The commodore of the yacht club welcomed new members at the dock.
- A title for the senior captain of a merchant shipping line or a convoy.
- The commodore of the convoy ensured all ships stayed together.
- The shipping company appointed a new commodore for its fleet.
- He served as commodore on the transatlantic route for many years.