Definition

1. Noun:
   • A United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy: The Distinguished Service Cross is a military award, second only to the Medal of Honor, given to members of the United States Army for acts of extraordinary heroism in combat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The soldier was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his valor during the battle.
  • Receiving the Distinguished Service Cross is a tremendous honor for any service member.

Advanced Usage

• "To be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross": To receive this decoration as formal recognition for an act of heroism.
  • He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously.

Variants and Related Words

• DSC: A common abbreviation for the Distinguished Service Cross.
  • His citation for the DSC was read aloud at the ceremony.

Synonyms

• Military decoration: A general term for an award given for military service or valor.
• Combat award: An award specifically for actions performed in combat.

Related Phrases

• Distinguished Service Medal: A different U.S. military award given for exceptionally meritorious service, not necessarily involving combat heroism.
  • He later received the Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership.

Noun

1. a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy