ahoy
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of ahoy
Example Sentences
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Obviously with massive spoilers ahoy, here are eight of the biggest ways Nolan’s “Odyssey” departs from Homer’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
I get why people flock to these parks: vistas, nature, splendor ahoy!
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2023
Rainbow armbands, pin badges, ball plinths, substitute boards, LED perimeter boards, and of course laces, ahoy!
From The Guardian ● Nov. 27, 2021
In a series of experiments, the researchers then showed that honeyguides take the meaning of the familiar ahoy seriously.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2016
“I’ll ahoy you,” Nat muttered and flung open the door.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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