noncombat

American  

[non-kom-bat] / nɒnˈkɒm bæt /

adjective

1. not including, entailing, or requiring combat.

   noncombat duty.

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Etymology

Origin of noncombat

First recorded in 1940–45; non- + combat

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Example Sentences

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noncombat

Most of the requested vessels would expand the number of noncombat ships the U.S. can turn to in wartime to carry ammunition, cargo and vehicles and to refuel and rearm warships at sea.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Brigades advertise many noncombat roles, such as a cook for military intelligence and a digital designer in an assault brigade, and have also promised good equipment and better training than conscripts receive.

From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2024

Army soldier stationed in Hawaii received the military’s highest noncombat award for heroism Wednesday after he saved a woman from being beaten by a man last year in Wahiawa.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 20, 2023

His combat awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the highest noncombat award; the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star with a V for combat valor, and a Purple Heart.

From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023

Aircraft in 1970 included sixty to seventy fighters and fighter-bombers and about the same number of transports, trainers, and miscellaneous noncombat types.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Sarah Jane Elpern

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