horn

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. a musical instrument made of metal that you play by blowing into it.

n. any of various brass wind instruments, specifically the French horn or, more generally, any brass instrument in a jazz or orchestral context.

日本語:ホルン※

“She plays the horn in the school orchestra every Tuesday.”

“The jazz ensemble featured a powerful horn section that provided a sharp contrast to the melodic piano solo.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the device on a vehicle that makes a loud noise to warn other people.

n. an acoustic signaling device on a motor vehicle used to warn others of the vehicle's approach or presence.

日本語:クラクション※

“The driver honked his horn because the car in front wasn't moving.”

“In many crowded cities, the constant blaring of car horns contributes significantly to the overall level of noise pollution.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. a slang word for a telephone.

n. a slang term for a telephone, often used in the phrase 'on the horn'.

“I was on the horn with my boss for over an hour this morning.”

“He spent the entire afternoon on the horn trying to negotiate a better deal with the suppliers before the contract expired.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Slang · Vulgar

n. a very informal and rude way to talk about a man being sexually excited.

n. a vulgar slang term referring to a penile erection.

“He made a crude joke about having a horn.”

“The film was criticized for its reliance on low-brow humor and constant references to the protagonist's horn.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Geography

n. a piece of land that sticks out into the sea.

n. a peninsula or a curved, projecting tract of land.

“The ship sailed around the horn of the island to reach the harbor.”

“The Horn of Africa is a strategically significant region that oversees some of the world's busiest shipping lanes.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Dialect

v. to use the horn of a car to make a noise.

v. to sound a vehicle's horn; primarily used in specific regional dialects.

“Don't horn so loudly; you will wake up the neighbors.”

“The taxi driver continued to horn incessantly at the pedestrians who were blocking the narrow intersection.”