Argosy

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrɡəsi/

Definitions of argosy

noun a large merchant ship, especially one with a rich cargo

Example Sentences

A1 An argosy is a type of ship used for carrying goods.

A2 The argosy sailed across the ocean with a valuable cargo.

B1 The explorer's argosy was filled with treasures from distant lands.

B2 The argosy docked at the port, unloading its precious cargo.

C1 The wealthy merchant owned a fleet of argosies that traveled the trade routes.

C2 The captain of the argosy navigated through treacherous waters to reach the destination.

Examples of argosy in a Sentence

formal The argosy of ships sailed into the harbor, carrying goods from distant lands.

informal I saw a huge argosy of boats at the marina last weekend.

slang Check out that argosy of cars parked outside the concert venue!

figurative Her mind was like an argosy of ideas, constantly overflowing with creativity.

Grammatical Forms of argosy

• plural: argosies
• comparative: more argosy
• superlative: most argosy
• present tense: argosies
• future tense: will argosy
• perfect tense: has argosied
• continuous tense: is argosying
• singular: argosy
• positive degree: argosy
• infinitive: to argosy
• gerund: argosying
• participle: argosied

Origin and Evolution of argosy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'argosy' originated from the Italian word 'ragusea', referring to a large merchant ship from Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'argosy' came to be used more broadly to refer to any large merchant ship or a fleet of ships engaged in trade. It eventually evolved to also mean a rich source of supply or a plentiful store.