noun
- a high-ranking naval officer
- a type of butterfly with colorful wings
Usage: military; nautical
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The admiral commanded the entire fleet during the naval exercise.
- She was promoted to admiral after thirty years of distinguished service.
- Admiral Johnson addressed the crew before they set sail.
- The red admiral butterfly landed on the flower in our garden.
- We spotted several admiral butterflies during our nature walk.
- The admiral’s uniform was decorated with gold braiding and medals.