noun
salvo
SAL-voh
Salvo (noun) means a number of guns fired together or in quick succession, or a burst of applause, criticism, or argument delivered all at once. Example: “The ship fired a salvo at the enemy vessel.”
noun
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A number of guns fired together or in quick succession, or a burst of applause, criticism, or argument delivered all at once.
"The ship fired a salvo at the enemy vessel."
"Her opening salvo in the debate caught her opponent off guard."
How to use salvo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA simultaneous burst of gunfire, or, figuratively, a forceful opening statement in an argument.
Common pairings
opening salvo
fire a salvo
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Word forms
- Plural
- salvos, salvoes
- Third person singular
- salvos
- Past tense
- salvoed
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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.
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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.
