salvo
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.”
How to use salvo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA simultaneous burst of gunfire, or, figuratively, a forceful opening statement in an argument.
Word forms
salvoed past tense, salvos plural, salvoes plural, salvoes plural, salvos plural, Salvos plural, salvos singular
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The ship fired a _____ at the enemy vessel.
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.