1. a student training to become a naval officer at a naval academy
Usage: nautical
2. a junior officer rank in some navies, below lieutenant
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The midshipman studied navigation and seamanship at the naval academy.
• After graduation, the midshipman was commissioned as an ensign.
• The young midshipman stood watch on the bridge during training exercises.
• She was promoted from midshipman to lieutenant after two years of service.
• The midshipman learned to operate the ship’s communication equipment.
• Several midshipmen participated in the summer cruise aboard the destroyer.