wardroom

noun

Etymology: From ward + room.

1. The living quarters of a ship designated for the commissioned officers other than the captain.

   “There were only about a dozen officers in the great wardroom, six of them in the khaki gabardine working uniform of the U.S. Navy.”

2. The commissioned officers of a ship, excluding the captain.

   “The captain rarely referred to his wardroom for advice, and this resulted in their discontent.”

   “[…] it having also reached the ears of the Ward-room that the work contained reflections somewhat derogatory to the dignity of the officers, the volume was seized by the master-at-arms, armed with a warrant from the Captain.”