general officer

American  

noun

Military.

1. an officer ranking above colonel.

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general officer British  

noun

1. an officer holding a commission of brigadier's rank or above in the army, air force, or marine corps

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Etymology

Origin of general officer

An Americanism dating back to 1635–45

Example Sentences

Space Force, at least eight general officers’ nominations are on hold - but that’s one third of all of its 25 senior officers.

From Washington Times

It’s not the first time general officer promotions have been frozen by a single senator.

From Seattle Times

And Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the committee, said he would talk to Tuberville and Senate leaders to seek a resolution, adding, “I think the general officers should be confirmed.”

From Washington Times

“This challenge is too important to allow a general officer’s political views to impact military personnel decisions,” they said.

From Washington Times

“Frankly, maybe if we would focus our military spending on the soldiers and not having so many generals — the ratio of general officers to enlisted individuals now is so out of whack.”

From Washington Times