A klaxonA very loud warning device or the sound it makes. is a loud horn or alarm sound, especially one associatedLinked or connected with something else. with vehicles or warning systems. The word is now mostly used in historicalRelating to the past or earlier periods of history., literary, or descriptive contexts.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /KLAK-sən/
Easy pronunciation: KLAK-suhn (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: KLAK-sən.
Pronunciation for the noun meaning a loud warning horn, especially on older vehicles.
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Klaxon Meaning
a loud warning horn, especially on older vehicles
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles
Example: The old truck gave a sharp klaxon as it turned the corner.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- claxon — A direct variant spelling used for the same kind of horn.
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Klaxon Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- claxon
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Common Mistakes
- Using klaxon to mean any loud noise, not just a horn or alarm.
- Spelling it as claxon in contexts where the standard form klaxon is preferred.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does klaxon mean?
Klaxon means a loud horn or alarm, especially the kind once used on motor vehicles.
Is klaxon a common everyday word?
Not really. It is fairly old-fashioned and is most often used in writing or descriptions.
What is a synonym for klaxon?
The closest synonym in the supplied data is claxon.
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