fleet

noun
UK: /fliːt/
US: /fliːt/

  1. A group of ships sailing together or owned by the same company.

    1. The fleet sailed into the harbor today.
    2. Our fishing fleet brings in tons of cod and haddock every year from sea.

  2. A group of vehicles, such as trucks or cars, that are owned by one organization and used for a particular purpose.

    1. The company has a fleet of delivery vans.
    2. The city maintains a large fleet of snowplows to keep the roads clear in winter.

Synonyms

armada navy flotilla swift rapid quick
fleet verb

  1. To move swiftly; to pass by rapidly.

    1. Time seems to fleet when you are having fun.
    2. The shadows fleet across the valley as the sun sets behind mountains.
fleet adjective

  1. Moving or capable of moving at great speed.

    1. A fleet runner won the race easily.
    2. The new sports car is incredibly fleet, reaching high speeds rapidly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fleet" in English means: A group of ships sailing together or owned by the same company., A group of vehicles, such as trucks or cars, that are owned by one organization and used for a particular purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "fleet" is /fliːt/ in British English and /fliːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fleet": armada, navy, flotilla, swift, rapid, quick.

Example usage of "fleet": "The fleet sailed into the harbor today.". More examples on the page.