Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ahoy

Interjection

/əˈhɔɪ/

Definition

A greeting, often used to attract attention, especially by sailors or in nautical contexts.

Examples

“Ahoy, matey! Welcome aboard the ship!”
“When the captain spotted land, he shouted, ‘Ahoy! Land ho!'”
“The children played pirates, calling out ‘Ahoy!’ as they sailed their toy boat in the pool.”

Meaning

Ahoy is an interjection used to call out to someone or to announce one’s presence. It conveys a friendly or playful tone, often associated with maritime communication.