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- [floh-til-uh]
- /floʊˈtɪl ə/
- /fləˈtɪl.ə/
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- [floh-til-uh]
- /floʊˈtɪl ə/
Definitions of flotilla word
- noun flotilla a group of small naval vessels, especially a naval unit containing two or more squadrons. 1
- noun flotilla a group moving together: The governor was followed by a whole flotilla of reporters. 1
- noun flotilla A fleet of ships or boats. 1
- noun flotilla small fleet of ships 1
- countable noun flotilla A flotilla is a group of small ships, usually military ships. 0
- noun flotilla a small fleet or a fleet of small vessels 0
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Origin of flotilla
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < Spanish, diminutive of flota fleet < French flotte < Old English flota
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Parts of speech for Flotilla
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flotilla popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flotilla
noun flotilla
- armada — An armada is a large group of warships.
- squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
- navy — the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- unit — a single thing or person.
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