armada
1 of 1noun/ɑrˈmɑdə/
Forms:armadas
1
a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- The Spanish armada sailed in 1588 to invade England.
- The navy dispatched an armada to patrol the disputed waters.
- Historians study the armada as a turning point in maritime warfare.
- The armada advanced under the cover of night to surprise the enemy.
- Pirates feared the armada that controlled the trade routes.