officer of the day

noun Military.

an officer who has charge of the guard and prisoners on an assigned day at a military installation. Abbreviation: OD, O.D., O.O.D.

Nearby words

office seeker, office-block ballot, officeholder, officer, officer of arms, officer of the day, officer of the deck, officer of the guard, officer of the watch, official, official family

Origin of officer of the day

First recorded in 1835–45

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Examples from the Web for officer of the day

There, a dozen yards away, but trudging fast as dignity would permit, came the officer-of-the-day.
Lanier of the Cavalry|Charles King
Officer-of-the-day reported half an hour ago every set was in use.
Found in the Philippines|Charles King
He was playing with the tassel at the end of the red sash which the officer-of-the-day wears about his waist.
The Seven-Branched Candlestick|Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel
I heard in the nick of time of the order to the officer-of-the-day to inspect for Lieutenant Lanier.
Lanier of the Cavalry|Charles King

He was officer-of-the-day, today, and could not leave the premises.
The Seven-Branched Candlestick|Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel

British Dictionary definitions for officer of the day

officer of the day

noun

a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a dayAlso called: orderly officer

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