Argos

American  

[ahr-gos, -guhs] / ˈɑr gɒs, -gəs /

noun

1. an ancient city in SE Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis: a powerful rival of Sparta, Athens, and Corinth.

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Argos British  

/ -ɡəs, ˈɑːɡɒs /

noun

1. an ancient city in SE Greece, in the NE Peloponnese: one of the oldest Greek cities, it dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century _bc . Pop (municipality): 29 505 (2001)

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Example Sentences

They took a taxi to Whitechapel and bought a tent from Argos, then, with the intention of trying to go abroad despite not having their passports, they attempted to get to Plymouth by taxi.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

While revenue at Sainsbury's grew strongly over the 12 months to 1 March, sales continued to fall at Argos although it said that the situation improved as it boosted traffic to the brand's website.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

"We will have to do battle with A23a for sure," says Andrew Newman from Argos Froyanes.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

The league added that the club’s conduct in this matter, as laid out by the investigators, will be reviewed with the Argos.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

When they reached Argos, however, they found that Acrisius had been driven away from the city, and where he was no one could say.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton