Squadron

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑː.drən/

Definitions of squadron

noun a group of aircraft operating together under a single commander

Example Sentences

A1 The squadron of birds flew together in formation.

A2 The air force squadron conducted training exercises in the sky.

B1 The police squadron was called in to handle the riot situation.

B2 The naval squadron was deployed to protect the coast during the conflict.

C1 The elite squadron of special forces completed their mission with precision.

C2 The squadron of fighter jets flew in perfect synchronization during the air show.

Examples of squadron in a Sentence

formal The squadron of fighter jets flew in formation over the city.

informal The squadron of police officers arrived at the scene to investigate.

slang We rolled up with our squadron ready to party.

figurative The squadron of thoughts in his mind battled for dominance.

Grammatical Forms of squadron

• past tense: squadroned
• plural: squadrons
• comparative: more squadron
• superlative: most squadron
• present tense: squadrons
• future tense: will squadron
• perfect tense: have squadroned
• continuous tense: is squadroning
• singular: squadron
• positive degree: squadron
• infinitive: to squadron
• gerund: squadroning
• participle: squadroned

Origin and Evolution of squadron

First Known Use: 1562 year

Language of Origin: Old Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'squadron' originated from the Old Italian word 'squadra' meaning 'square' or 'team'. It was initially used in military contexts to refer to a group of soldiers arranged in a square formation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'squadron' expanded to refer to a group of military aircraft or ships organized for a specific purpose. It is now commonly used in various fields such as aviation, navy, and law enforcement to denote a unit or group of vehicles, personnel, or equipment.