Added 9 October 2026 midshipman noun Categories: PeopleRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about midshipman at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A temporary rank held by young naval officers in training. Related Words: ensigncadetsuctionblowerpledgewannabeeasyyearningmidshipwomanmidshipmanshipundermateseaman Back to today's word