midshipman

noun

mid·​ship·​man ˈmid-ˌship-mən 

ˌmid-ˈship-

: a person in training for a naval commission

especially : a student in a naval academy

Examples of midshipman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States Naval Academy Class of 2029 officially became fourth-class midshipmen Wednesday after completing the academy's annual Herndon Climb — a tradition testing teamwork, resilience and determination. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 May 2026

The limestone stairs leading to it are worn by the footsteps of generations of midshipmen — young men and women training to carry the weight of command. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 6 May 2026

And having waited for three days in the NFL's green room backstage, Heidenreich emerged in his Full Dress Blue uniform worn by midshipmen at formal functions. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

Law enforcement, in turn, fired on the midshipman, striking him in the arm. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midshipman

• chipman
• shipman

Kids Definition

midshipman

noun

mid·​ship·​man ˈmid-ˌship-mən 

(ˈ)mid-ˈship-

: a student naval officer