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Definition of commodore
1a : a captain in the navy in command of a squadronb : a commissioned officer in the navy formerly ranking above captain and below rear admiral and having an insignia of one star
2 : the ranking officer commanding a body of merchant ships
3 : the chief officer of a yacht club or boating association
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Recent Examples of commodore from the Web
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Garner, the Fairhope Yacht Club’s former commodore, was dismissive of the Coast Guard’s investigation.
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In mix for No. 1 overall pick after outstanding season for Commodores.
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The Commodores will face eighth seed UNLV on Tuesday.
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The Commodores have now outscored Alabama, 31-2, in the series.
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Mason is 13-24 in three seasons at Vanderbilt, but led the Commodores to a 6-7 record and an Independence Bowl berth last season.
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And while Vanderbilt is experienced, can Derek Mason lead the Commodores back into bowl play?
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Last Week’s Record: 5-1 Florida at Vanderbilt The Gators look to bounce back from last weekend’s monumental second half collapse against Tennessee, while the Commodores seek to maintain the momentum from their upset victory over Western Kentucky.
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The Commodores earned a bowl berth for the first time since 2013 because of their Academic Progress Rate score before kickoff.
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Origin and Etymology of commodore
probably modification of Dutch commandeur commander, from French, from Old French comandeor, from comander to command
COMMODORE Defined for English Language Learners
commodore
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: a high-ranking officer in the navy
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: the person who is in charge of a yachting or boating club
COMMODORE Defined for Kids
commodore
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: an officer of high rank in the navy
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See words that rhyme with commodore Spanish Central: Translation of commodore Nglish: Translation of commodore for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about commodore
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