Flotilla

Pronunciation: /fləˈtɪlə/

Definitions of flotilla

noun a fleet of ships or boats

Example Sentences

A1 A flotilla of colorful boats sailed across the lake.

A2 The flotilla of ships made its way through the narrow channel.

B1 The flotilla of fishing vessels set out early in the morning to catch fresh seafood.

B2 The naval flotilla consisted of warships from different countries, showcasing their military power.

C1 The international flotilla of aid ships arrived at the port to provide assistance to the disaster-stricken region.

C2 The flotilla of yachts participating in the regatta was an impressive sight as they raced across the open sea.

Examples of flotilla in a Sentence

formal The naval fleet consisted of a powerful flotilla of warships.

informal We watched as the flotilla of boats sailed by during the regatta.

slang The flotilla of cars following the wedding procession was honking their horns and causing a ruckus.

figurative The flotilla of ideas presented in the meeting was overwhelming, but we managed to come to a decision.

Grammatical Forms of flotilla

• past tense: flotillaed
• plural: flotillas
• comparative: more flotilla
• superlative: most flotilla
• present tense: flotillas
• future tense: will flotilla
• perfect tense: have flotillaed
• continuous tense: is flotillaing
• singular: flotilla
• positive degree: flotilla
• infinitive: to flotilla
• gerund: flotillaing
• participle: flotillaed

Origin and Evolution of flotilla

First Known Use: 1711 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'flotilla' originated from the Spanish word 'flotilla' meaning a small flota (fleet) of ships.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small fleet of ships, the term 'flotilla' has evolved to also encompass a group of small boats or naval vessels. It is commonly used in military contexts to describe a unit of warships or boats working together.