salvo meaning
UK US /ˈsælvoʊ/ 2 syllables
salvo (noun): an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs.
salvo has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
salvo as a noun
- an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
Type of: outburst
- rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
- our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
Synonyms: fusillade, volley, burst
Type of: fire
- a sudden outburst of cheers
- there was a salvo of approval
Type of: cheer
salvo in a sentence
- The press secretary faced a salvo of questions from the reporters.
- A few salvos were fired.
How to pronounce salvo
salvo is pronounced /ˈsælvoʊ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in VO · 5-letter words
More about salvo on Wikipedia.