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hornblower

Hornblower (noun) means someone (or something) that blows a horn, especially as a signal or in music. Example: “The town hornblower announced the market's opening each morning.”

noun
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Someone (or something) that blows a horn, especially as a signal or in music.
"The town hornblower announced the market's opening each morning."

How to use hornblower

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person whose job or role is to sound a horn.

Word forms

hornblowers plural

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Etymology

From horn + blower.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hornblower” mean?

The word “hornblower” means someone (or something) that blows a horn, especially as a signal or in music. In plain terms, a person whose job or role is to sound a horn.

How do you use “hornblower” in a sentence?

Here is “hornblower” used in a sentence: “The town hornblower announced the market's opening each morning.”

What part of speech is “hornblower”?

“Hornblower” is a noun.

What is the meaning of hornblower?

"hornblower" (noun) means someone (or something) that blows a horn, especially as a signal or in music.

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