major general

noun

: a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a brigadier general and whose insignia is two stars

Examples of major general in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultimately, no debates materialized, reflecting a broader statewide trend in which major general election debates were bypassed. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Fifteen minutes later, a major general who had once served under his command approached him. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

The two brothers, sons of a Soviet major general, have worked to protect their country during its war with Russia. — Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, would replace Syrskyi after days of street protests. — Reuters, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French major général, from major, noun + général, adjective, general

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

major general

noun

: a military commissioned officer with a rank just below that of lieutenant general