Added 9 October 2026
convoy
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ noun
Latin root: convio Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about convoy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
- A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
- The act of convoying; protection.
verb
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To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
A frigate convoys a merchantman.
- To travel under convoy.
Origin
From Middle English, from Old French convoier, another form of conveier, from Vulgar Latin *convio (compare Medieval Latin convio (“to accompany on the way”)), from Latin con- (“together”) + via (“way”).
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