Argo

noun

Ar·​go ˈär-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Argo (audio)
: a large former constellation in the southern hemisphere lying principally between Canis Major and the Southern Cross that is now divided into the constellations of Puppis, Vela, and Carina

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The Argo actor's love life has made plenty of headlines in the past several years. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Emmy winner Goodman’s film credits include roles in Argo, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Big Lebowski and O Brother, Where Art Thou? Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025 After all, that omission didn’t hurt Argo, CODA and Green Book, but Best Picture just wasn’t to be for Conclave, which only won a predictable Adapted Screenplay award. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025 Since then, Cranston has been everywhere — starring in films like Argo (2012) and Trumbo (2015); leading TV series such as Your Honor; and taking the stage in All the Way and Network (both of which earned him Tony Awards). Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Argo

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Argus), from Greek Argō

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Argo was in 1565

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“Argo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Argo. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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