aide-de-camp

noun

ˌād-di-ˈkamp How to pronounce aide-de-camp (audio)
-ˈkäⁿ
plural aides-de-camp ˌād(z)-di-ˈkamp How to pronounce aide-de-camp (audio)
-ˈkäⁿ
: a military aide
also : a civilian aide usually to an executive

Examples of aide-de-camp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The exhibition tells the stories of Washington’s companions in his war camps, including his enslaved valet, William Lee, who would dress him in the tent; three of his aides-de-camp; and the soldiers selected to guard the commander in chief. Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2024 Royal Coronation Outfits Go on Display — See the Rare Items That May 'Never Be Seen in Public Again' According to Hello!, the cyphers signify Prince William's roles as an aide-de-camp to Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023 With the advent of generative AI, that gauzy vision of software as aide-de-camp has suddenly come into focus. Steven Levy, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2023 Watson’s father was Farragut’s faithful aide-de-camp. Longreads, 5 Sep. 2023 Charles’ cypher is also being incorporated into military uniforms across Britain, from Prince William aide-de-camp regalia to the Yeoman Guards at the Tower of London. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023 The heir previously wore the tweak to his uniform during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle last month to signify his role as an aide-de-camp to Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023 According to Hello! magazine, wearing the cyphers signifies Prince William's role as an aide-de-camp to Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023 While Queen Elizabeth made Prince William an aide-de-camp a decade ago, his honor from King Charles is new. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French aide de camp, literally, camp assistant

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aide-de-camp was in 1670

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“Aide-de-camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aide-de-camp. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

aide-de-camp

noun
ˌād-di-ˈkamp,
-ˈkän
plural aides-de-camp
ˌād(z)-di-
: an aide to a high military or naval officer

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