Word
armada
Phoneticsar·ma·da, stress on the second syllable
US/ɑɹˈmɑdə/
UK/ɑːmˈɑːdɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large group of ships or vehicles that move together. It is often used to describe a fleet of warships.
n. a large fleet of warships or, by extension, a large group of moving vehicles or aircraft.
Examples
“The armada sailed across the ocean to attack.”
“A small armada of fishing boats gathered in the harbor to protest the new environmental regulations.”
“The historical defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 remains a defining moment in naval history, illustrating how weather and maneuverability can overcome sheer numerical superiority.”
Examples
simple
“The armada sailed across the ocean to attack.”
contextual
“A small armada of fishing boats gathered in the harbor to protest the new environmental regulations.”
complex
“The historical defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 remains a defining moment in naval history, illustrating how weather and maneuverability can overcome sheer numerical superiority.”
Usage
Often used metaphorically to describe any large, organized group of moving objects.
Real-World Examples
“The Venus armada might get started as soon as next year, when Rocket Lab aims to launch a privately funded probe to search for signs of organic material in the planet’s clouds.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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