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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA loud warning horn used in fog, or (informally) someone with a booming voice.

Common pairings

sound a foghorn a foghorn voice

Word forms

foghorned past tense, foghorns plural, foghorns singular

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Etymology

A compound of "fog" and "horn."

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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.