drill sergeant

noun

: a sergeant who trains new soldiers

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Film and television have made drill sergeant parts into kibble for any actor with an affinity for shouting and strained neck muscles. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 Michael is an army drill sergeant. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 Ross, a former Air Force drill sergeant known for his calm demeanor and encouraging words, enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the lockdowns of the pandemic. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025 Riggs, who was my drill sergeant in the Army. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025 Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Taylor’s being a drill sergeant, but Belly and Anika are uninterested in going viral. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2025 The 62-year-old retired fighter and former Army drill sergeant was airlifted to a burn center and remained there as of Wednesday morning. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025 The work was demanding, and not just because Model was a drill sergeant. Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 24 June 2025

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“Drill sergeant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drill%20sergeant. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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