klaxon

klax·on

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klak-suh n]
- /ˈklæk sən/
- /ˈklæk.sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klak-suh n]
- /ˈklæk sən/

Definitions of klaxon word

noun klaxon a loud electric horn, formerly used on automobiles, trucks, etc., and now often used as a warning signal. 1
noun klaxon An electric horn or a similar loud warning device. 1
noun klaxon horn on a vehicle 1
noun klaxon a type of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles 0
noun klaxon a kind of electric horn with a loud, shrill sound 0

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Origin of klaxon

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; formerly trademark

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Parts of speech for Klaxon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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klaxon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for klaxon

noun klaxon

horn — Cape. Cape Horn.
siren — Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
signal — anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a traffic signal; a signal to leave.
buzzer — A buzzer is an electrical device that is used to make a buzzing sound for example, to attract someone's attention.

All 8 Synonyms of klaxon