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Definition of foghorn

foghorn

/ˈfɔːɡ.hɔːrn/
fog · horn
Plural:foghorns
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foghorn Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A device that emits a loud, deep sound as a warning to ships in foggy weather.

Example

"The distant sound of a foghorn echoed across the misty harbor."

2

A very loud, deep, or resonant voice or sound.

Example

"The coach had a voice like a foghorn that carried easily across the entire stadium."

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• Nearby Words

fogginess
fogging
foggy
foghorn
fogless
foglight
foible

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