salvo
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for salvo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A number of guns fired together or in quick succession, or a burst of applause, criticism, or argument delivered all at once.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use salvo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin salvo, as in the phrase salvo jure, "the right being reserved" — later reinterpreted in English as referring to a burst of gunfire.
Full origin of salvo →Frequently asked questions
What does “salvo” mean?
The word “salvo” means a number of guns fired together or in quick succession, or a burst of applause, criticism, or argument delivered all at once. In plain terms, a simultaneous burst of gunfire, or, figuratively, a forceful opening statement in an argument.
How do you pronounce “salvo”?
“Salvo” is pronounced SAL-voh (/ˈsælvoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “salvo” in a sentence?
Here is “salvo” used in a sentence: “The ship fired a salvo at the enemy vessel.”
What part of speech is “salvo”?
“Salvo” is a noun.
Where does the word “salvo” come from?
The word “salvo” comes from Latin. From Latin salvo, as in the phrase salvo jure, "the right being reserved" — later reinterpreted in English as referring to a burst of gunfire.