C1noun 3K

Fleet

🇬🇧 UK /["/fliːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fliːt/"]/

Meaning of Fleet

a group of military ships commanded by the same person

In simple words: A group of ships or vehicles that work together.

Fleet in a sentence

• The navy sent a fleet of ships to patrol the coast.
• A fleet of delivery trucks left the warehouse at dawn.
• His company maintains a fleet of taxis serving the city.
• The fishing fleet returned after several weeks at sea.
• The airline's fleet consists of over 100 airplanes worldwide.
• The ancient Roman fleet controlled the Mediterranean waters.
• A fleet of race cars lined up at the starting grid.
• The government announced plans to upgrade the fleet of police vehicles.

How to use Fleet

Used commonly in military or transportation contexts. Not typically used to describe small groups or individual vehicles. More formal when describing large organizations or entities.

Grammar pattern

fleet + of + noun

Memory hint

Imagine a fleet of ships sailing swiftly across the ocean, like a group of friends on a fun trip.

Related words

Collocations with Fleet

• entire
• great
• huge
• operate
• command
• send
• in a/​the fleet
• fleet of
• entire
• great
• huge
• operate
• command
• send
• in a/​the fleet
• fleet of
• entire
• great
• huge
• operate
• command
• send
• in a/​the fleet
• fleet of
• entire
• great
• huge
• operate
• command
• send
• in a/​the fleet
• fleet of

Synonyms for Fleet

• armada
• convoy
• squadron
• flotilla
• group

Opposites of Fleet

• single
• individual
• solitary

Common mistakes with Fleet

• Confused with 'flit' which means to move quickly.
• Using 'fleet' to describe a single vehicle or small group.
• Mistaking 'fleet' for a verb; it is a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Fleet

What does Fleet mean?

A group of ships or vehicles that work together.

What is the definition of Fleet?

a group of military ships commanded by the same person

How do you use Fleet in a sentence?

The navy sent a fleet of ships to patrol the coast.

Can you give another example of Fleet?

A fleet of delivery trucks left the warehouse at dawn.

What are synonyms for Fleet?

Common alternatives include armada, convoy, squadron, flotilla, group.

What is the opposite of Fleet?

Opposite meanings include single, individual, solitary.

What words go with Fleet?

It commonly pairs with entire, great, huge, operate, command, send, in a/​the fleet, fleet of, entire, great, huge, operate, command, send, in a/​the fleet, fleet of, entire, great, huge, operate, command, send, in a/​the fleet, fleet of, entire, great, huge, operate, command, send, in a/​the fleet, fleet of.

What are common mistakes when using Fleet?

Confused with 'flit' which means to move quickly. Using 'fleet' to describe a single vehicle or small group. Mistaking 'fleet' for a verb; it is a noun.

How do you pronounce Fleet?

US: /["/fliːt/"]/, UK: /["/fliːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fleet?

Used commonly in military or transportation contexts. Not typically used to describe small groups or individual vehicles. More formal when describing large organizations or entities.

What CEFR level is Fleet?

"Fleet" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.