Argo

noun

Ar·​go ˈär-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Argo (audio)
: 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

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August 1 also sees the arrival of Argo, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Good Will Hunting, Old School, Seven, School of Rock, and The Shawshank Redemption. Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 Vela and Carina are parts of what was once a giant constellation called Argo, the ship of Jason. Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 24 July 2025 Goodman has also starred in hit films like The Flintstones (1994), The Big Lebowski (1998) and Argo (2012), and had a leading role in HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones. Keith Langston, People.com, 19 July 2025 Bar Leone is run by Lorenzo Antinori, who previously worked at top bars including Argo in Hong Kong (currently no. 11 on Asia’s list) and Dandelyan in London. Kevin Gray, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Argo

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Argus), from Greek Argō

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Argo was in 1565

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“Argo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Argo. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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