captaincy

American

[kap-tuhn-see] / ˈkæp tən si /

noun

plural

captaincies

the office or rank of a captain.
a district or area administered by a captain.
the ability of a captain; captainship.

Other Word Forms

subcaptaincy noun

Etymology

Origin of captaincy

First recorded in 1810–20; captain + -cy

Example Sentences

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Haseeb Hameed is the only domestic player on the list, for his runs and captaincy in Nottinghamshire's County Championship triumph.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When asked about the captaincy in recent months, Woods has said he was undecided.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He was too busy to take America's Ryder Cup captaincy last year and is currently weighing up whether to accept the job for the 2027 match at Adare Manor in Ireland.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This Ryder Cup captaincy journey has given me so much focus, so much purpose and it is something I don't take for granted.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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