general of the army

American  

noun

U.S. Army.

1. the highest ranking military officer; the next rank above general.

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Etymology

Origin of general of the army

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Some 30 years later, Surovikin was promoted to general of the army, the second-highest military rank in Russia, which is achieved by just a handful of officers.

From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022

The Command of the Army Act prohibited the president from issuing military orders except through the commanding general of the army, who could not be relieved or reassigned without the consent of the Senate.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

When De Gaulle appointed him chief of staff and inspector general of the army, De Lattre stated a premise: "Today it is necessary to prepare our youth for a national resurrection."

From Time Magazine Archive

Dr. Victor Vaughn, acting surgeon general of the army, has witnessed firsthand the effects of the influenza at Camp Devens, a military camp near Boston.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

Epaminondas was made general of the army; and Pelopidas drilled a choice company, called the Sacred Battalion.

From The Story of the Greeks by Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)