Synonyms for
Convoy
Definition
a group of vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection
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Common collocations
- military convoy
- naval convoy
- supply convoy
- armed convoy
- convoy leader
- convoy system
- convoy protection
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used for a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for protection. Can also refer to a person or group accompanying someone for protection or companionship.
Example sentences
- The trucks drove in a convoy to deliver the goods.
- The navy sent a convoy to protect the ships from enemy attacks.
- The president's motorcade was escorted by police officers.
- The refugees traveled in a convoy to reach safety.
- The army provided a convoy for the VIPs to travel safely.
Quotes
The United States is grateful to the nations that have joined in the airlift, and grateful to the American military pilots and crew and the other Americans who are part of this effort, including those who guard the airports and who prepare and load the cargo day after day in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. The American people, in this holiday season, are also grateful to the families of these men and women in uniform, who will be far from home serving our country on Christmas Day. And we are grateful to the Saudi government for its friendship and cooperation in this effort. Every plane, every convoy, and every truck carrying supplies to Iraq is helping to disarm a dangerous regime, and to bring peace and security to a troubled part of the world. - George W. Bush
We're a convoy of perfectionists so to speak. - Yannick Noah
There is no question that al-Qaida operatives are currently active in Iraq. A premature exit before the threat they represent has been dealt with would endanger America and the prospects of eventual peace in the Middle East. - Chris Chocola