English Explanatory Dictionary

foghorn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.
  2. A strong gossiper.
verb
  1. To sound a foghorn
  2. To shout or bellow in a loud, deep voice

Pronunciation

En-us-foghorn.ogg

Word forms

foghorn foghorns fog horn foghorning foghorned

Etymology

From fog + horn.

Derived words

voice like a foghorn
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