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captain
[kap-tuhn, -tin]
noun
a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.
an officer ranking in most armies above a first lieutenant and below a major.
an officer in the U.S. Navy ranking above a commander and below a rear admiral or a commodore.
a military leader.
an officer in the police department, ranking above a lieutenant and usually below an inspector.
an officer of the fire department, usually in command of a company, ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief or assistant chief.
the commander of a merchant vessel.
the pilot of an airplane.
a local official in a political party responsible for organizing votes on a ward or precinct level.
Sports., the field leader of a team.
The captain of the home team elected to receive on the kickoff.
a person of great power and influence, especially based on economic wealth.
South Midland and Southern U.S., an unofficial title of respect for a man (sometimes used humorously or ironically).
verb (used with object)
to lead or command as a captain.
captain
/ ˈkæptɪn /
noun
the person in charge of and responsible for a vessel
an officer of the navy who holds a rank junior to a rear admiral but senior to a commander
an officer of the army, certain air forces, and the marine corps who holds a rank junior to a major but senior to a lieutenant
the officer in command of a civil aircraft, usually the senior pilot
the leader of a team in games
a person in command over a group, organization, etc; leader
a captain of industry
a police officer in charge of a precinct
(formerly) a head waiter
Also called: bell captain. a supervisor of bellboys in a hotel
informal, a person who is buying drinks for people in a bar
verb
(tr) to be captain of
Other Word Forms
- subcaptain noun
- uncaptained adjective
- undercaptain noun
- captaincy noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of captain1
Example Sentences
"It feels silly to say, but it does feel different playing in the kit and colours," says Newcastle Supporters' Club captain Tom King.
Both Stokes and former captain Joe Root failed to reach double figures in both innings, while Zak Crawley became only the fourth England opener to record a pair in an Ashes Test.
The Portugal captain also scored an overhead kick against Poland in the Nations League in November 2024.
When he signed for the Gunners there were questions about where he would fit into the side but, after an injury to captain Odegaard, Eze has taken his opportunity with both hands.
He moved to Japan by himself in April 2022, without knowing the language, with the help of a university sumo club captain he met previously at a youth championship event.
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