Definitions

1. noun

a fleet of small boats or ships, especially used for naval or military purposes

“The sailors were deployed as part of a flotilla to patrol the coast.”

2. noun

a group of boats or ships organized for a particular purpose

“The charity event featured a flotilla of boats decorated with lights and flags.”

3. noun

a group of people traveling together, especially in a boat or ship

“The tourists joined a flotilla of boats for a guided tour of the islands.”