WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈmas•ter ˈser•geant, n. [countable]
  1. Militarya noncommissioned officer in the armed forces ranking above certain sergeants.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
mas′ter ser′geant, 
    1. MilitaryArmy, Air Force, Marine Corps. a noncommissioned officer ranking next to the highest noncommissioned officer.
    2. Military[U.S. Air Force.]a noncommissioned officer of one of the three top enlisted grades.
    • 1930–35

'master sergeant' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
M.Sgt. - chief master sergeant - gunnery sergeant - sergeant first class - technical sergeant

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