officer of the day
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.
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How to use officer of the day in a sentence
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) GabrielOfficer-of-the-day reported half an hour ago every set was in use.
Found in the Philippines | Charles KingThere, a dozen yards away, but trudging fast as dignity would permit, came the officer-of-the-day.
Lanier of the Cavalry | Charles KingI 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 KingHe 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
a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a day: Also called: orderly officer
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