Chief Petty Officer

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CPO
Pronunciation
/ʧif ˈpɛˌti ˈɔfɪsər/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Military

Examples in Context

  1. Chief petty officer Bamford has been relieved of his post, sir.
  2. The chief petty officer was furious at me for making such a dive, at my age, and in not very good condition.

Other meanings of CPO