flotilla

noun
UK: /fləˈtɪlə/
US: /floʊˈtɪlə/

  1. A group of small ships.

    1. A small flotilla sailed into the bay.
    2. The naval exercise included a flotilla of destroyers protecting the aircraft carrier.

  2. A group of boats or other watercraft considered as a unit.

    1. A flotilla of yachts was moored off the coast.
    2. The environmental group launched a flotilla of kayaks to protest the pipeline construction.

Synonyms

fleet squadron armada navy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flotilla" in English means: A group of small ships., A group of boats or other watercraft considered as a unit..

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

Synonyms for "flotilla": fleet, squadron, armada, navy.

Example usage of "flotilla": "A small flotilla sailed into the bay.". More examples on the page.