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Definition of klaxon

klaxon

/ˈklæk.sən/
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Plural:klaxons
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klaxon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loud, harsh electric horn or warning device, originally used on motor vehicles and later used as an industrial or emergency alarm.

Example

"The sudden blare of the factory klaxon signaled all workers to evacuate the building immediately."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1908 by Frank H. Lovell Jr., president of the Lovell-McConnell Manufacturing Company, as a trademark for an electric vehicle horn, derived from the Ancient Greek 'klazō' (future 'klaxō'), meaning 'I shriek'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Klaxon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/klaxon
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