noun / proper noun
klaxon
KLAK-sun/ˈklæksən/
A loud electric warning horn.
The electric klaxon has a wide, flared metal mouth.
Etymology
The coined name was likely based on Greek klazein, “to roar,” evoking the horn’s loud warning sound. It originally referred to horns used on automobiles.
In context
hey everyone this our klaxon sounds car horn it's a button version horn it comes a button
More examples
- The driver presses the klaxon to warn the workers.
- The old ship's klaxon produces a harsh warning blast.
- They test the klaxons before the drill.
Forms
klaxon · klaxons