Argosies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈär-gə-sē/ ar·go·sy

Meaning & Definition of Argosies

Argosies (noun)

  1. a large ship; especially, a large merchant ship
  2. a fleet of ships
  3. a rich supply

Argosies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an abundant source

    "a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood"

    similar: cornucopias, gold mines, mines, mother lodes, treasure troves, wellsprings
    related: armories, repositories, stockpots, storehouses, stores, treasure-houses, caches, hoards, stashes, bonanzas, Golcondas, gravy trains, honeypots
    near: black holes, sinkholes

Related Entry: Argosy (noun)

Argosy is a different word from Argosies. The synonyms below are for argosy, not for argosies.

  1. an abundant source

    "a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood"

    similar: cornucopia, gold mine, mine, mother lode, treasure trove, wellspring
    related: armory, repository, stockpot, store, storehouse, treasure-house, cache, hoard, stash, bonanza, Golconda, gravy train, honeypot
    near: black hole, sinkhole

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Argosies

The most common words with a similar meaning to Argosies:

cornucopias, gold mines, mines, mother lodes, treasure troves, wellsprings

Related Words for Argosies

armories, repositories, stockpots, storehouses, stores, treasure-houses, caches, hoards, stashes, bonanzas, Golcondas, gravy trains, honeypots

Near Antonyms of Argosies

black holes, sinkholes

Origin & Etymology of Argosies

modification of Italian ragusea Ragusan vessel, from Ragusa, Dalmatia (now Dubrovnik, Croatia)

First known use: 1577

Frequently Asked Questions about Argosies

What does "Argosies" mean?

"Argosies" means a large ship; especially, a large merchant ship. As a noun, it is defined as: a large ship; especially, a large merchant ship.

What is another word for "Argosies"?

Other words for "Argosies" include cornucopias, gold mines, mines, mother lodes, treasure troves and wellsprings. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Argosies" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Argosies"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Argosies". Common alternatives include cornucopias, gold mines, mines, mother lodes, treasure troves and wellsprings.

How do you use "Argosies" in a sentence?

Examples of "Argosies" in a sentence: "a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood".

Is "Argosies" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Argosies" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Argosies"?

"Argosies" is pronounced /ˈär-gə-sē/ and divided into syllables as ar·go·sy.

What is the origin of the word "Argosies"?

"Argosies" comes from modification of Italian ragusea Ragusan vessel, from Ragusa, Dalmatia (now Dubrovnik, Croatia). First known use: 1577.

What is another word for "Argosies" meaning "an abundant source"?

When "Argosies" (noun) means an abundant source, synonyms include cornucopias, gold mines, mines, mother lodes, treasure troves and wellsprings.