used in hailing
ship ahoy

Word History

Etymology

a- (as in aha) + hoy

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ahoy was in 1748

Dictionary Entries Near ahoy

Cite this Entry

“Ahoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ahoy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ahoy

interjection
used in calling out to a passing ship or boat
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