Officer Definition & Meaning
officer
- noun
- any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command; "an officer is responsible for the lives of his men"
- someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; "he is an officer of the court"; "the club elected its officers for the coming year"
- a member of a police force; "it was an accident, officer"
- a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel; "he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines"
- verb
- direct or command as an officer
"Officer" in song lyrics
See how officer is used in real songs:
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"The rap telemarketers are chief executive officer"
Celph Titled f/ Apathy — Political Gangstas -
"And keep blessin the heat, and that there crooked officer"
Dead Prez f/ Krayzie Bone — Walk Like a Warrior -
"For everything I've done so put down the gun mister officer"
G&E Music f/ Pep Love, Toons — Interpretations
Words that rhyme with officer
Usage tips for "officer"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "officer" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for officer to find words that pair well.