argosy Definition
a large merchant ship, especially one with a rich cargo.
Using argosy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "argosy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The argosy was loaded with spices and silks from the East.
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The pirates attacked the argosy and stole its valuable cargo.
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The company's fortunes were made by sending argosies to the New World.
argosy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for argosy
- merchantman
- freighter
- cargo ship
Phrases with argosy
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The store offers an argosy of books on various topics.
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The argosies of the air have revolutionized travel and commerce.
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The museum's exhibit was an argosy of delights for art lovers.
Origins of argosy
from Italian 'ragusea', meaning 'of Ragusa (Dubrovnik)'
Summary: argosy in Brief
An 'argosy' [ahr-guh-see] is a large merchant ship, often carrying valuable cargo. The term has historical connotations, referring to the ships that transported goods across the seas during the Age of Exploration. Phrases like 'an argosy of something' and 'an argosy of delights' use the term to denote a large quantity or variety of something, or a collection of things that are delightful or pleasing.
