Argo

noun

Ar·​go ˈär-(ˌ)gō 

: a large former constellation in the southern hemisphere lying principally between Canis Major and the Southern Cross that is now divided into the constellations of Puppis, Vela, and Carina

Examples of Argo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nolan was awesome again Tuesday for the Crusaders, coming up with seven kills and an ace in a 25-21, 26-24 loss to Oak Park-River Forest in the Argo Sectional championship match in Summit. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

One of Colorado's newest attractions, the Mighty Argo Cable Car, officially opened to the public on Saturday and is celebrating Mother's Day weekend with a special deal for moms. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 May 2026

His daughter and his widow both declined, and the ship passed on to the government, which renamed it the Argo before quickly giving up on using it. — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026

Each day, the Mighty Argo Cable Car project in Colorado's foothills inches closer to a big opening to the public. — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 2 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Argus), from Greek Argō

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Argo

• embargo
• supercargo