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foghorn Synonyms

Another word for foghorn

Choosing another word for foghorn depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Weak
siren
klaxon

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
bellow
Weak
roar

Opposites of foghorn

The opposite of foghorn shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

whisper
murmur
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Foghorn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/foghorn
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