Synonyms & related words for squadron

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of squadron — including escadrille, battalion, regiment, brigade, platoon, troop. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to squadron

Explore words related to squadron — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include aircrew, airmen, infantrymen, infantry, detachments, aircraftman, aircrewman, paratroops. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for squadron

Common synonyms for squadron include escadrille, battalion, regiment, brigade, platoon, troop, corps, squad — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does squadron come from?

The word squadron breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root squadr-, from Latin quattuor (“four”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.