Convoy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈkän-ˌvȯi/ con·voy

Meaning & Definition of Convoy

Convoy (verb)

  1. accompany; especially, to escort for protection

Convoy (noun)

  1. one that convoys; especially, a protective escort (as for ships)
  2. the act of convoying
  3. a group convoyed or organized for convenience or protection in moving

Convoy (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

    "will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone"

    similar: accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, escort, see, squire
    related: walk, associate, consort, pal (around), team (up), defend, guard, protect, bring, conduct, guide, lead, pilot, steer, usher, follow, shadow, tag, tag along, tail, hang (around), hover (over)
    near: abandon, desert, ditch, dump, forsake

Convoy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in navy, flotilla

    similar: argosy, flotilla, navy, armada, caravan, cavalcade, fleet, line, motorcade, train, column, cortege, parade, procession

  2. as in defender, escort

    similar: bodyguard, defender, escort, honor guard, custodian, guard, guardian, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watcher, watchman, observer, patrol, spotter, surveillant, watchdog, gatekeeper, hack (slang)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convoy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convoy:

Slang: hack
accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, escort, see, squire, argosy, flotilla, navy, armada, caravan, cavalcade, fleet, line, motorcade, train, column, cortege, parade, procession, bodyguard, defender, honor guard, custodian, guard, guardian, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watcher, watchman, observer

Related Words for Convoy

walk, associate, consort, pal (around), team (up), defend, protect, bring, conduct, guide, lead, pilot, steer, usher, follow, shadow, tag, tag along, tail, hang (around), hover (over)

Near Antonyms of Convoy

abandon, desert, ditch, dump, forsake

Word Forms of Convoy

Inflections: convoyed, convoying, convoys

Origin & Etymology of Convoy

Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare convey

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Convoy

aid/relief convoy, in convoy

Frequently Asked Questions about Convoy

What does "Convoy" mean?

"Convoy" means accompany; especially, to escort for protection. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: accompany; especially, to escort for protection. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Convoy"?

Other words for "Convoy" include accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, escort, see and squire. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convoy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convoy"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convoy". Common alternatives include accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, escort, see, squire, argosy and flotilla.

How do you use "Convoy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convoy" in a sentence: "will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone".

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

"Convoy" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Convoy"?

"Convoy" is pronounced /ˈkän-ˌvȯi/ and divided into syllables as con·voy.

What is the origin of the word "Convoy"?

"Convoy" comes from Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare convey. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Convoy" meaning "to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship"?

When "Convoy" (verb) means to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship, synonyms include accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company and escort.