A Spanish word that originally meant simply "armed", armada is now used in Spanish-speaking nations as the name of their national navies. In English, the word usually has historical overtones.

ARMADA definition: the fleet sent against England by Philip II of Spain in 1588. It was defeated by the English navy and later dispersed and wrecked by storms. See examples of Armada used in a sentence.

ARMADA definition: 1. a large group of armed ships that fight wars at sea: 2. a large group of armed ships that fight…. Learn more.

Definition of armada noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. A fleet of warships. 2. A large group of moving things: an armada of ants crossing the lawn.

An armada is a large group of warships. An armada of U.S. Navy ships participated in the invasion. ...the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun armada, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

A fleet of warships. A large group of moving things. An armada of ants crossing the lawn. A fleet of military aircraft. A fleet of warships sent against England by Spain in 1588 but destroyed. A fleet of …

If an armada is looking for you, that's not good news — it's a fleet of warships. Even though armada sounds a little old-fashioned, they still exist. In fact, some armadas look for pirates — another old …

The term gained prominence in the 16th century when the Spanish Armada, a massive fleet of ships, attempted to invade England. The etymology of 'armada' underscores its historical connection to …