armada
Translation
armada, fleet
Examples
The Spanish Armada was a famous fleet of ships.
The Spanish Armada was a famous fleet of ships.
An armada of tourists arrived on the island.
An armada of tourists arrived on the island.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a large group of warships. The Spanish Armada was a famous fleet of ships.
((noun)) of sth. a large group of moving things. An armada of tourists arrived on the island.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fleet, flotilla, navy
Etymology
From Spanish 'armada' (armed), from Latin 'armata' (armed).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'armed'. An armada is an 'armed' fleet of ships. It's a Spanish word, so think of the Spanish Armada.