squadron
Translation
squadron
Examples
The squadron of fighter jets took off.
The squadron of fighter jets took off.
A squadron of police cars arrived at the scene.
A squadron of police cars arrived at the scene.
Grammar Patterns
a squadron of ((sth.)) a group of (sth.) The squadron of fighter jets took off.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unit, fleet, flotilla, wing
Etymology
From Italian 'squadrone' (large square formation), from 'squadra' (square).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'squad' of soldiers or planes arranged in a 'square' shape; that's a squadron.