flotilla

noun

Definition of flotillanext
as in convoy
a group of small ships a colorful flotilla of boats

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Recent Examples of flotilla Sixteen others were rescued by a flotilla of first responders and nearby boaters. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Vance is reflecting on the nation's 250th anniversary with a speech from the USS Kearsarge, which is part of the Sail4th 250 tall ship flotilla sailing through New York City today. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Vessels from 46 countries are expected to converge in New York City this weekend in what organizers say will be the largest-ever flotilla of international tall ships and military ships. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 In New York City, a flotilla of tall ships and military vessels will offer parade sails, tours of the ships and more over the July 4 weekend. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flotilla
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotilla
  1. convoy
  2. fleet
  3. parade
  4. navy
  5. procession
  6. armada
Noun
  • On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Future of separatism Keith Wilson, another Alberta independence leader who was lead counsel for the 2022 convoy organizers, said separatists see the vote as a way to give Alberta more leverage in dealing with Ottawa, even short of independence.
    — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of convoy
Noun
  • However, like many other coastal societies shaped by the migration and economics of Atlantic cod, Lofoten has been no stranger to ecosystem pressures over the decades, from shifting migration patterns to offshore fishing fleets.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company has not said whether the expansion will require more robots on Philadelphia sidewalks or whether its existing fleet will handle the additional orders.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fleet
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  • Shapiro told Semafor that he’ll be focused on passing a few specific items if his party wins full control of the government — not a parade of progressive bills, as Democrats in some swing states have done after winning the legislature.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Start your trick-or-treating as early as noon at local businesses and stick around for family-friendly fun, vendors, entertainment, and of course the parade and costume contest.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of parade
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  • Chuck Zimmerman, who is described by his supporters as a Navy veteran who was intercepted by the Russian navy while sailing in international waters.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There was a portable record player in the back seat—this was in the days before tape decks and stuff—and the needle was skipping…anyway, Sheddan looks up and Cormac walks by, wearing a navy pea coat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of navy
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  • Trade unions led the procession, followed by protesters in raincoats carrying flags and handmade placards.
    — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The broadcaster reported that more than a hundred people had gathered in and around the church for a funeral procession.
    — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of procession
Noun
  • Not an inciting event for troll armadas to threaten the people involved.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Corlys has his own armada sailing for Rhaenyra.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Definition of armada

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