1. plural of armada; large fleets of warships, especially those sent on a military expedition
Usage: countable noun; often used in historical contexts

Examples

• The Spanish armadas were defeated by the English navy in the 16th century.
• Several armadas were assembled to protect the trade routes across the ocean.
• Historical records describe the armadas that sailed from European ports during the Age of Exploration.
• The two nations deployed their armadas to demonstrate naval power.
• Ancient armadas carried thousands of soldiers and supplies across the Mediterranean.