noun
starfleet
Starfleet (noun) means a fleet of spacecraft, especially as depicted in science fiction; most famously the fictional organization in Star Trek. Example: “In the show, Starfleet sends its officers on missions across the galaxy.”
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A fleet of spacecraft, especially as depicted in science fiction; most famously the fictional organization in Star Trek.
"In the show, Starfleet sends its officers on missions across the galaxy."
How to use starfleet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA space-based fleet, especially the fictional one from Star Trek.
Common pairings
Starfleet officer
Starfleet Academy
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Word forms
- Plural
- starfleets
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Etymology
A compound of "star" + "fleet," popularized by the Star Trek franchise as the name of its fictional space-faring organization.
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What does “starfleet” mean?
The word “starfleet” means a fleet of spacecraft, especially as depicted in science fiction; most famously the fictional organization in Star Trek. In plain terms, a space-based fleet, especially the fictional one from Star Trek.
How do you use “starfleet” in a sentence?
Here is “starfleet” used in a sentence: “In the show, Starfleet sends its officers on missions across the galaxy.”
What part of speech is “starfleet”?
“Starfleet” is a noun.
What is the meaning of starfleet?
"starfleet" (noun) means a fleet of spacecraft, especially as depicted in science fiction; most famously the fictional organization in Star Trek.
