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Definition of airhorn

airhorn

/ˈɛər.hɔːrn/
air · horn

Plural:airhorns
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airhorn Lexical Profile

airhorn Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pneumatic device that uses compressed air to produce a very loud, resonant sound for signaling on large vehicles, boats, or at sporting events.

Example

"The lifeguard sounded a portable airhorn to clear the swimmers from the water before the storm hit."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airhorn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airhorn
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