What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Convoy vs Cortege - What's the difference?

convoy | cortege |

As a proper noun convoy

is a village in ireland.

As a noun cortege is

.

convoy

English

Noun

(wikipedia convoy) (en noun)
  • (nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels
  • A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort

    • Related terms

    * convey

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
    • A frigate convoys a merchantman.
  • * Emerson
    • I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy.

    External links

    * * * ----

    cortege

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a king.
  • * 1660: Samuel Pepys, Diary - Upon the morrow after their marriage, the bride and bridegroom perambulate the streets, followed by a numerous cortege, the guests at the wedding festival, two and two...

    • Synonyms

    * entourage * gang * group * followership * posse * retinue

    See also

    * sycophant * lackey * groupie * cohors amicorum