noun
armada
ah-MAH-duh
Armada (noun) means a large fleet of warships, especially one sent out on a major campaign. Example: “The Spanish Armada set sail for England in 1588.”
noun
1
A large fleet of warships, especially one sent out on a major campaign.
"The Spanish Armada set sail for England in 1588."
"A naval armada gathered off the coast before the invasion."
2
Loosely, any large group of vehicles or things moving or gathered together.
"An armada of delivery vans lined up outside the warehouse."
How to use armada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big fleet of warships, or by extension any large group of vehicles moving together.
Common pairings
a naval armada
an armada of ships
the Spanish Armada
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish armada ("fleet, navy"), ultimately from Latin arma ("weapons, arms") — it shares a root with the English word "army."
Rhymes for armada
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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.
