Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
claxon
noun
/ˈklak.sən/
Definition
A loud warning sound, often produced by a vehicle’s horn.
Examples
- The claxon blared as the emergency vehicle approached.
- She jumped at the sudden claxon from the car as it honked at the pedestrian.
Meaning
The term refers to any loud signal used to alert or warn people, commonly associated with the sound made by a car horn or a siren.
Synonyms
- horn
- siren
- alarm
- signal
