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
  • Al-Shabab said its fighters ambushed a convoy advancing into territory under its control.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 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
  • Some of the fleet’s older satellites suffered from atomic clock failures, rendering them partially or totally unusable.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Musk later responded to a post describing the decision as the end of an era, saying the existing Cybertruck fleet would remain around for a long time, without providing details about future production plans.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fleet
Noun
  • But only one got a victory parade on Wednesday — and a quintessentially Bay Area one at that.
    — Lauren Segal, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Anyone who fought the traffic the day of the No Kings rally and the Pulse parade knows that traffic is already in gridlock around the center.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of parade
Noun
  • This matte rendition comes in green, cream, black, baby blue, and the navy pictured above.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And Iran’s already outdated navy and air force has been further degraded.
    — Javed Ali, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of navy
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  • The procession will also welcome 52 floats, 31 clown crews, nine specialty units (such as trycaloons, or balloons ridden on tricycles), seven marching bands, and five balloonicles (that’s a balloon-vehicle hybrid).
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Audience members are invited to wear white clothing and white masks, and the procession closes with a fellowship meal at Ocean Bay Beach.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 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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