armada
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ɑɹˈmɑdə// UK //ɑːmˈɑːdɐ// ar·ma·da
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.
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.
Usage
Often used metaphorically to describe any large, organized group of moving objects.