noun
foghorn
Foghorn (noun) means a loud, low-pitched horn used by ships and lighthouses to warn of their position in fog. Example: “The foghorn sounded every few seconds through the mist.”
noun
1
A loud, low-pitched horn used by ships and lighthouses to warn of their position in fog.
"The foghorn sounded every few seconds through the mist."
2
Informal: a person with a very loud, deep voice.
"His foghorn of a voice carried across the whole stadium."
How to use foghorn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud warning horn used in fog, or (informally) someone with a booming voice.
Common pairings
sound a foghorn
a foghorn voice
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Word forms
- Plural
- foghorns
- Third person singular
- foghorns
- Past tense
- foghorned
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The _____ sounded every few seconds through the mist.
Etymology
A compound of "fog" and "horn."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “foghorn” mean?
The word “foghorn” means a loud, low-pitched horn used by ships and lighthouses to warn of their position in fog. In plain terms, a loud warning horn used in fog, or (informally) someone with a booming voice.
How do you use “foghorn” in a sentence?
Here is “foghorn” used in a sentence: “The foghorn sounded every few seconds through the mist.”
What part of speech is “foghorn”?
“Foghorn” is a noun.
How many meanings does “foghorn” have?
“Foghorn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud, low-pitched horn used by ships and lighthouses to warn of their position in fog.
