squadron

noun
UK: /ˈskwɒdrən/
US: /ˈskwɑːdrən/

  1. A group of military airplanes.

    1. The squadron flew overhead.
    2. Our squadron was responsible for protecting the city from air attacks.

  2. A part of a navy that has a particular task.

    1. The squadron sailed to the area.
    2. The naval squadron was deployed to monitor the coastline for illegal activity.

  3. A unit in the army, especially of tanks or armored vehicles.

    1. The squadron advanced carefully.
    2. The tank squadron spearheaded the attack, breaking through enemy lines.

Synonyms

unit fleet division armada flight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squadron" in English means: A group of military airplanes., A part of a navy that has a particular task., A unit in the army, especially of tanks or armored vehicles..

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

Synonyms for "squadron": unit, fleet, division, armada, flight.

Example usage of "squadron": "The squadron flew overhead.". More examples on the page.