lieutenant commander

noun U.S. Navy.

a commissioned officer ranking next below a commander and next above a lieutenant.

Origin of lieutenant commander

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

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Examples from the Web for lieutenant commander

Historical Examples of lieutenant commander

In one of these Lieutenant-Commander Mackenzie was mortally wounded.
The Naval History of the United States
Willis J. Abbot.
It was felt that Harry Blunt had a good joke on that lieutenant-commander.
An Annapolis First Classman
Lt.Com Edward L. Beach
"By all means, providing he is willing," agreed the Lieutenant-Commander.
A Sub and a Submarine
Percy F. Westerman
"I'll humour the old chap," resumed the Lieutenant-Commander.
A Sub and a Submarine
Percy F. Westerman
"The sooner we get a light on the scene the better," continued the Lieutenant-Commander.
A Sub and a Submarine
Percy F. Westerman

British Dictionary definitions for lieutenant commander

lieutenant commander

noun

an officer holding commissioned rank in certain navies immediately junior to a commander

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