convoy

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/
US: /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/

  1. A group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often with an escort for protection.

    1. The trucks traveled in a convoy.
    2. The military convoy was heavily armed for its own protection against attack.

  2. A group of people or vehicles traveling together for mutual support or protection, especially in a dangerous area.

    1. The aid convoy finally reached the village.
    2. The humanitarian convoy struggled to navigate the damaged roads after the earthquake.

Synonyms

flotilla procession entourage escort
convoy verb

  1. To accompany or escort for protection, especially ships or vehicles.

    1. The navy will convoy the ships.
    2. Warships convoyed the merchant vessels across the dangerous waters.

  2. To travel in a group, typically with other vehicles or ships, for protection or mutual support.

    1. We will convoy to the picnic spot.
    2. Several trucks convoyed together to deliver supplies to the remote mountain village.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "convoy" in English means: A group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often with an escort for protection., A group of people or vehicles traveling together for mutual support or protection, especially in a dangerous area..

The phonetic transcription of "convoy" is /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "convoy": flotilla, procession, entourage, escort.

Example usage of "convoy": "The trucks traveled in a convoy.". More examples on the page.