noun
- plural of noncom; noncommissioned officers in the military
Usage: military; informal
Examples
- The noncoms were responsible for training the new recruits.
- Several experienced noncoms led the platoon during the exercise.
- The captain met with the noncoms to discuss the mission.
- Most noncoms have years of military experience.
- The noncoms organized the barracks inspection.
- Young soldiers often look up to the noncoms for guidance.