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
Friday is upon us and another busy weekend of football action is very much ahoy.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 20, 2021
Q. Awkward medical problems, ahoy: In the last year I developed a bowel-related medical problem that is mainly managed with a doctor-approved diet and is exacerbated by stress.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2017
In a series of careful experiments, the researchers then showed that honeyguides take the meaning of the familiar ahoy seriously.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 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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