Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for squadron. Search instead for squadroni.
Definitions

squadron

[skwod-ruhn] / ˈskwɒd rən /
NOUN
military unit
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

During the best fight scene, Peter takes on a squadron of gravity-defying ninjas in a brawl that takes place as much in the air as on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

“The arrival of our squadron dispelled the danger.”

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

The country’s minesweeper squadron is based in the port of Kiel on the Baltic Sea coast and includes some 12 minehunting and clearance diving vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

A former commander of a pararescue jumpers squadron told CBS News that a rescue operation like the reported one in Iran would involve at least 24 pararescue jumpers scouring the area in Black Hawk helicopters.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2026

He looked to the sky as if waiting for a squadron of drones to swoop into action.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, is one of two quick reaction alert stations that protect UK airspace with combat-ready squadrons of Typhoon jets.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

Air Force deployed entire wings of warplanes, instead of the squadrons that are being sent now, to carry out a six-week air campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

It also has several squadrons of F-15E fighters in Jordan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

With its last two MiG-21 squadrons retired, India will now have 29 fighter units against a sanctioned 42.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2025

Causey was the commanding officer of squadron 234, which had the reputation and history of being one of the best F-8 squadrons in the Marine Corps for the past five years.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




Vocabulary lists containing squadron


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com