fleet
word
Definition
A fleet is a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft that are owned or operated together. It is often used for military ships, airline planes, or company cars and trucks.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun. Common collocations include 'a fleet of ships', 'a taxi fleet', and 'the company fleet'. It usually refers to vehicles managed as one unit, not just any random group. In formal or literary English, 'fleet' can also be an adjective meaning 'fast' or 'swift', but that use is uncommon today.
Example Sentences
Managing a taxi fleet sounds easy, but it’s actually a lot of work.
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The navy has a large fleet of ships.
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Our company uses a fleet of delivery trucks.
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The airline added two planes to its fleet this year.
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They’re replacing the whole fleet with electric vehicles next year.
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After the merger, the airline had one of the biggest fleets in the region.
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