Definitions

1. noun

a naval officer below the rank of lieutenant, especially one in training

“He was appointed as a midshipman on the British Navy ship.”

2. noun

a member of the crew of a sailing ship, especially one who is in training to become a commissioned officer

“The midshipman worked closely with the captain to navigate through the storm.”

3. noun

a student at the United States Naval Academy, especially one in the fourth class

“The midshipman was selected as the valedictorian of his class.”