1. a large fleet of warships, especially one assembled for a military operation
Usage: often capitalized when referring to a specific historical fleet, such as the Spanish Armada
2. a large group or collection of something moving or operating together
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English navy in 1588.
• An armada of fishing boats set out from the harbor at dawn.
• The country assembled a powerful armada to protect its coastline.
• An armada of delivery trucks lined the streets during the holiday season.
• The naval armada consisted of battleships, destroyers, and support vessels.