plural armies
1
a
: a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war especially on land
b
: a unit capable of independent action and consisting usually of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary troops
c
often capitalized
: the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare
2
: a great multitude
an army of birds
3
: a body of persons organized to advance a cause
Examples of army in a Sentence
the armies of Alexander the Great
He left home and joined the army after he graduated from high school.
The company employs an army of lawyers to handle its legal affairs.
They sent in a whole army of trained technicians.
The organization was founded by a dedicated army of volunteers.
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Its army relied on sheer numbers to wear out the enemy for the grand prize of taking only one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The American military help is vital for Ukraine’s shorthanded and weary army, which is having a tough time keeping Russia’s bigger military force at bay.
—Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite suffering heavy battlefield losses, his armies continue to advance slowly but steadily in Ukraine.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
For the occasion, Kate looked lively in a red floor-length Alexander McQueen coat over an army green jacket, a plaid maxi skirt, and brown suede boots.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The American military help is vital for Ukraine’s shorthanded and weary army, which is having a tough time keeping Russia’s bigger military force at bay.
—Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite suffering heavy battlefield losses, his armies continue to advance slowly but steadily in Ukraine.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
For the occasion, Kate looked lively in a red floor-length Alexander McQueen coat over an army green jacket, a plaid maxi skirt, and brown suede boots.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/army. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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army
noun
ar·my
ˈär-mē 
plural armies
1
a
: a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
b
often capitalized
: the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare
2
: a great number of persons or things
3
: a body of persons organized to promote an idea
Etymology
Middle English armee "army," from early French armee (same meaning), derived from Latin arma "weapons"
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