Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toot

verb
/tuːt/
Definition
To produce a short, sharp sound, typically with a horn or a whistle.
Examples
  • The driver tooted his horn to alert the pedestrians.
  • The train tooted loudly as it departed from the station.
  • She tooted her whistle to signal the end of the game.
Meaning
The word ‘toot’ can refer to the sound made by a car horn, a train whistle, or objects that emit a similar noise.
Synonyms
  • honk
  • blow
  • signal