squadron

noun

squad·​ron ˈskwä-drən How to pronounce squadron (audio)
1
: a unit of military organization: such as
a
: a cavalry unit higher than a troop and lower than a regiment
b
: a naval unit consisting of two or more divisions and sometimes additional vessels
c(1)
: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a flight and lower than a group
(2)
: a military flight formation
2
: a large group of people or things
a squadron of limos

Examples of squadron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There also will be about 10,000 posts cut from cavalry squadrons, Stryker brigade combat teams, infantry brigade combat teams, and security force assistance brigades, which are used to train foreign forces. Lolita C. Baldor, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2024 The Russian air force meanwhile aims to bomb more Ukrainian garrisons into submission, and help Russian ground troops to gain ground, before the Sukhoi squadrons are exhausted for a want of planes and experienced crews. David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Vincent graduated from Bloomfield High School and Seton Hall University, then joined The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s aerobatic flight demonstration squadron, in 1960. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2024 The new squadron that will be established in San Diego will focus on small USVs, some of which will be roughly the size of a sports car, the Navy said. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024 The Flying Tigers family stands strong and includes the friends and community who have supported our squadron during this challenging time. Brie Stimson, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2024 The organization set up a fundraiser for the families of the five service members killed in the East County helicopter crash last week who were members of her husband’s squadron. Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2024 All five were based at the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar as members of a heavy-lift helicopter squadron in the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024 According to Paul, the ethos of a squadron, much like a company's corporate culture, transforms with every flutter in command – the embodiment of its commander’s spirit. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Italian squadrone, augmentative of squadra squad, from Old Italian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squadron was in 1562

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“Squadron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squadron. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

squadron

noun
squad·​ron ˈskwäd-rən How to pronounce squadron (audio)
: any of several units of military organization
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