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squadron

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskwɑdrən/ · UK /ˈskwɒdrən/

Forms: squadrons

squadron means: An organized military group of aircraft and the people who fly and support them.

noun

AIR FORCE UNITB2

An organized military group of aircraft and the people who fly and support them.

  • The squadron returned to base.
  • She commands a squadron of fighter aircraft.
  • Two squadrons took part in the exercise.

How to use it: a squadron of something (A squadron of fighters flew over the base.)

Common phrases: fighter squadron, bomber squadron, squadron commander

NAVAL GROUPC1

A group of military ships working together under one commander.

  • The squadron sailed at dawn.
  • Three ships joined the naval squadron.
  • An officer commanded the squadron during its coastal patrol.

How to use it: a squadron of something (A squadron of warships guarded the harbour.)

Similar words: flotilla

Common phrases: naval squadron, squadron of ships, patrol squadron

Questions about squadron

What does squadron mean?

An organized military group of aircraft and the people who fly and support them.

What is squadron in other languages?

Türkçe: hava filosu · Español: escuadrón · Français: escadron · Deutsch: Staffel · Italiano: squadriglia · 日本語: 飛行隊

How do you pronounce squadron?

In American English /ˈskwɑdrən/; in British English /ˈskwɒdrən/.

How do you use squadron in a sentence?

The squadron returned to base. She commands a squadron of fighter aircraft.

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