foghorn

[US]/'fɒghɔːn/
[UK]/'fɔɡhɔrn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. foghorn; a loud, sharp sound; [slang] feeling lost.
Word Forms
Pluralfoghorns

Phrases & Collocations

blaring foghorn

foghorn sound

loud foghorn

foghorn warning

Example Sentences

the foghorn moaned at intervals.

The foghorn brayed all night.

The foghorn sounded in the distance, warning ships of the thick fog ahead.

The old lighthouse is equipped with a powerful foghorn to guide ships safely to shore.

The foghorn's deep, resonant sound echoed across the harbor on a misty morning.

As the fog rolled in, the foghorn began to sound its mournful cry.

The foghorn's blast cut through the thick fog, signaling the ship's approach.

The lonely sound of the foghorn added an eerie atmosphere to the deserted coastline.

The foghorn's wail could be heard from miles away, guiding sailors through the mist.

In the thick fog, the foghorn's blast was the only thing that could be heard in the silence.

The foghorn's mournful sound became a familiar sound to the coastal residents during foggy days.

The captain relied on the foghorn to navigate safely through the foggy waters.

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