rear admiral

American  

noun

1. U.S. Navy, Coast Guard. a commissioned officer next in rank below a vice-admiral.

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rear admiral British  

noun

1. an officer holding flag rank in any of certain navies, junior to a vice admiral

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Etymology

Origin of rear admiral

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

He's risen to the rank of rear admiral, he's given enormous service to this country.

From BBC

Police were following reports that Carley, who had attended a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in north Wales dressed as a rear admiral, was actually an imposter.

From BBC

Carley told police that the naval uniform was issued to him legitimately when he was in the cadets but he had rear admiral rings added by a tailor and he had bought medals online.

From BBC

Serving and former service personnel became suspicious when they saw him dressed as a rear admiral and wearing the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

From BBC

The rear admiral of the Coast Guard said in a 2021 congressional hearing that in weighing new rules, it is required to consider the economic costs and benefits of implementation.

From Los Angeles Times