admiral
noun
the commander in chief of a fleet.
admirals
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pluralof admiral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One of Britain’s admirals described it as “the most bold and daring act of the age.”
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
The officers on the original list were selected by a board of admirals that are governed by “precepts” set by the service secretaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
To promote his call for a separate air force, Mitchell exaggerated the outcome—including the apocryphal claim that admirals witnessing the demonstration “wept aloud” as the target went under.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
The admirals, heavy with responsibility, paced their quarter-decks with ponderous tread.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
