second-in-command

noun

: someone who is ranked second in a group or organization

the police chief's second-in-command

Examples of second-in-command in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Test For Founders None of this shows up on a resume, which is why the second-in-command hire is so often wrong, even when the person is excellent. — Ken Paskins, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

But the state's second-in-command can be impeached and removed from office by the Legislature. — Mike Catalini, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Chris Klomp’s nomination to be the second-in-command at HHS has advanced to the Senate floor — with help from one Democrat. — David Lim, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

In the series pilot, Majel was cast as Number One, serious, efficient and second-in-command of the starship Enterprise — a role that in mid-’60s TV would have been a landmark example of a woman in a position of authority. — Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

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