Convoy

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnvɔɪ/

Definitions of convoy

noun a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for mutual support and protection

Example Sentences

A1 The convoy of trucks traveled together down the highway.

A2 The military convoy included tanks, trucks, and soldiers.

B1 The convoy of cars made its way through the desert, following the lead vehicle.

B2 The humanitarian convoy delivered much-needed supplies to the remote village.

C1 The convoy of diplomats arrived at the summit to discuss peace negotiations.

C2 The president's convoy was heavily guarded as it made its way through the city streets.

verb to accompany or escort (a group of vehicles or ships) for protection or security

Example Sentences

A1 The trucks convoyed through the desert.

A2 The soldiers convoyed the civilians to safety.

B1 The police convoyed the VIPs to the event venue.

B2 The security team convoyed the valuable cargo across the border.

C1 The military convoyed the supplies to the remote outpost.

C2 The convoy of diplomats was escorted by armed guards.

Examples of convoy in a Sentence

formal The military convoy consisted of several armored vehicles and trucks.

informal We followed the convoy of cars to the concert venue.

slang The convoy of bikers rode together to the rally.

figurative The convoy of thoughts in his mind seemed to never end.

Grammatical Forms of convoy

• past tense: conveyed
• plural: convoys
• comparative: more convoy
• superlative: most convoy
• present tense: convoy
• future tense: will convoy
• perfect tense: have convoyed
• continuous tense: is convoying
• singular: convoy
• positive degree: convoy
• infinitive: to convoy
• gerund: convoying
• participle: convoys

Origin and Evolution of convoy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'convoy' originated from the Old French word 'convoier', which means to accompany or escort.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to refer to a group of ships or vehicles traveling together for protection, the word 'convoy' has evolved to also mean a group of people or vehicles accompanying and protecting something or someone, as well as the act of escorting or accompanying.