Foghorn Definition & Meaning

foghorn
noun
  1. a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
  2. a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone

"Foghorn" in song lyrics

See how foghorn is used in real songs:

  • "looney toons foghorn"
    AOL — AOL

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