army

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɑː.miː/
/ˈɑɹ.mi/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.

Example Sentences
  • The army was sent in to quell the uprising.
2 Definition

The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.

Example Sentences
  • The army opposed the legislature's involvement.
3 Definition

A large group of people working toward the same purpose.

Example Sentences
  • It took an army of accountants to uncover the fraud.
4 Definition

A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.

Example Sentences
  • Our house is being attacked by an army of ants.
5 Definition

Any multitude.

Example Sentences
  • There was an army of construction cranes working on building the skyscraper.