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- [ahr-mah-duh, -mey-]
- /ɑrˈmɑ də, -ˈmeɪ-/
- /ɑːˈmɑː.də/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-mah-duh, -mey-]
- /ɑrˈmɑ də, -ˈmeɪ-/
Definitions of armada word
- countable noun armada An armada is a large group of warships. 3
- noun armada a large number of ships or aircraft 3
- noun armada a fleet of warships 3
- noun armada a fleet of military aircraft 3
- noun armada a fleet of warships sent against England by Spain in 1588 but destroyed 3
- noun armada Also called Invincible Armada, Spanish Armada. the fleet sent against England by Philip II of Spain in 1588. It was defeated by the English navy and later dispersed and wrecked by storms. 1
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Origin of armada
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Spanish < Latin armāta armed forces, neuter plural of armātus (past participle of armāre to equip with arms). See arm2, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Armada
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armada popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for armada
noun armada
- flotilla — a group of small naval vessels, especially a naval unit containing two or more squadrons.
- squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
- fleet — an arm of the sea; inlet.
- navy — the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
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