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Definition of flotilla

flotilla

/floʊˈtɪl.ə/
flo · til · la
Plural:flotillas
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• noun

1

A small fleet of ships, boats, or other small vessels sailing or operating together, or a naval unit composed of two or more squadrons of small warships.

Example

"A colorful flotilla of kayaks and sailboats gathered in the harbor to celebrate the summer festival."

2

A large group or moving collection of things, especially vehicles, that resembles a fleet of vessels.

Example

"A flotilla of delivery trucks lined the avenue outside the convention center early in the morning."

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• Nearby Words

flosser
flossy
flotation
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flounce
flouncy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Spanish flotilla, the diminutive of flota ('fleet'), which itself was adopted from Old French flote and traces back to Old Norse floti ('raft, fleet').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flotilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flotilla
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