first sergeant

/fərst ˌsɑrdʒənt/

Other forms: first sergeants

Definitions of first sergeant

1. noun

   a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant
   synonyms: sergeant first class

   types:

   orderly sergeant

   the first sergeant of a company; duties formerly included the conveyance of orders

   type of:

   sergeant

   any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal