colonel

Definition

  • noun: an officer of high rank in the army, air force, or marines
  • noun: a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps ranking above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
  • used as an honorific title

Examples

  • He retired as a 'colonel' in the air force.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why do you call him my husband? He isn't my husband, he's a clock. But it was awkward. My honor. You made an agreement. Do you think of your honor when you're sharing whores with your Colonel? Your demon again? I'll be glad to die before you start to hate me. Anna. Put your hand there. (..)
    2012 Anna Karenina
  • (..) You sound like a magistrate. More vodka for my brother! Quick about it. I don't want anything. I'm all right. Who told you where to find me? A colonel in the Third Department. They're watching you. Good. They must think I'm dangerous. What have you got to smile about? Nothing. (..)
    2012 Anna Karenina