convoy

1 of 2

verb

con·​voy ˈkän-ˌvȯi  kən-ˈvȯi 

convoyed; convoying; convoys

transitive verb

: accompany

especially : to escort for protection

convoy

2 of 2

noun

con·​voy ˈkän-ˌvȯi 

1

: one that convoys

especially : a protective escort (as for ships)

2

: the act of convoying

3

: a group convoyed or organized for convenience or protection in moving

Synonyms of convoy

Verb

• escort
• accompany

Examples of convoy in a Sentence

Verb

The tankers were convoyed by warships.

Police and FBI agents convoyed the President to the White House.

Noun

a long convoy of trucks

The President always travels in a convoy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

During America's quasi-war with France in 1798, Talbot finally got command of his own ship, capturing several French privateers and convoying American merchant ships aboard the USS Constitution. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

After the 41-3 loss to Iowa, the Minnesota football team had plenty of time to stew, reflect and even watch film on a group of coach busses convoying north without the company of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025

Noun

That's what a group of auto analysts and journalists do for Operation Frodo, an annual cross-country convoy of beagles taken from crowded Midwest shelters to breed-specific rescues in Oregon and Washington. — Summer Ballentine, USA Today, 7 July 2026

When Khomeini’s coffin began moving in a convoy, mourners surged towards it, causing a crowd crush and forcing the funeral procession to be abandoned, according to ISNA. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare — more at convey

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing convoy

• aid/relief convoy
• in convoy

Rhymes for convoy

• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy
• employ
• employe
• enjoy
• kilroy

Kids Definition

convoy

1 of 2 verb

con·​voy ˈkän-ˌvȯi  kən-ˈvȯi 

: to go with to protect

convoy

2 of 2 noun

con·​voy ˈkän-ˌvȯi 

1

: one that convoys

2

: the act of convoying

3

: a group convoyed