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Noun — A large fleet of warships, especially one sent out on a major campaign.

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a naval armada an armada of ships the Spanish Armada

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish armada ("fleet, navy"), ultimately from Latin arma ("weapons, arms") — it shares a root with the English word "army."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “armada” mean?

The word “armada” means a large fleet of warships, especially one sent out on a major campaign. In plain terms, a big fleet of warships, or by extension any large group of vehicles moving together.

How do you pronounce “armada”?

“Armada” is pronounced ah-MAH-duh (/ɑɹˈmɑdə/ in IPA).

How do you use “armada” in a sentence?

Here is “armada” used in a sentence: “The Spanish Armada set sail for England in 1588.”

What part of speech is “armada”?

“Armada” is a noun.

Where does the word “armada” come from?

The word “armada” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish armada ("fleet, navy"), ultimately from Latin arma ("weapons, arms") — it shares a root with the English word "army.".

How many meanings does “armada” have?

“Armada” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large fleet of warships, especially one sent out on a major campaign.

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