Fleet

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fleet

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun and adjective

Pronunciation

FLEET  /fliːt/

Definition

As a noun: a group of ships, aircraft, vehicles, or other craft under common ownership or operation. As an adjective: moving swiftly and nimbly; fast.

Plain meaning

A fleet is a group of vehicles or ships operating together. As an adjective, fleet means fast and nimble — fleet-footed.

Register

The noun is standard in business, transport, and military contexts. The adjective is formal to literary.