Meaning & Definition of word "Fleet"

Fleet

/flit/

1. A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operated together.
- Example: The Navy deployed a fleet of ships to conduct training exercises.
2. A group of vehicles owned or leased by a single organization.
- Example: The company has a fleet of delivery trucks to service its customers.
3. An assemblage of a specified number of vehicles, especially in a competitive context.
- Example: The racing team has a fleet of high-performance cars ready for the competition.

1. Moving swiftly; quick.
- Example: The fleet runner easily outpaced his competitors in the race.
2. Apprehensively sudden or fleeting.
- Example: She had a fleet glance at the documents before making her decision.

Middle English, from Old English 'fleot', meaning 'a place to float or sail'.

in fleet:

In a quick and agile manner.

of the fleet:

Referring to the entire group of ships or vehicles.

fleet of foot:

Able to run quickly.

flotilla:

A small fleet of ships.

armada:

A large fleet of warships.

Meaning: A stylish outfit.

Example Sentence: She turned heads with her fleet look at the party.

Meaning: A quick or fast vehicle.

Example Sentence: He's got a real fleet bike for racing.