fleet
Translation
fleet, convoy
Examples
The company has a fleet of cars.
The company has a fleet of cars.
The fishing fleet returned to port.
The fishing fleet returned to port.
Grammar Patterns
a fleet of ((sth.)) a group of (sth.) The company has a fleet of delivery vans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: armada, convoy, group
Etymology
From Old English 'flēot' meaning 'a ship, raft, fleet', related to 'flēotan' which means 'to float'.
Memory Tips
Think of a fleet of cars that moves quickly, or 'fleetingly'. Also related to 'float'.