Phrase guide

sergeant first class

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above a staff sergeant and below a master sergeant or first sergeant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Qualifier: Army

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: first sergeant

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sergeant

Narrower terms: orderly sergeant

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