noun
- plural of midshipman; naval cadets training to become officers
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The midshipmen marched in formation across the academy grounds.
- Twenty midshipmen graduated from the naval academy this year.
- The midshipmen spent their summer aboard training vessels.
- All midshipmen must complete four years of rigorous study.
- The captain addressed the group of eager midshipmen.
- Midshipmen learn navigation, seamanship, and military tactics.