honk
noun
the cry of a goose.
Example Sentences
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At one protest, the cyclists were poking fun at Moctezuma’s group for being outnumbered, so she began counting how many passing drivers honked their horn in support, versus how many passing cyclists rang their bell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
They honked the horn nine times to alert others nearby.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Emergency service workers shouted "Let's go Knicks" through loudspeakers, while strangers hugged and shook hands, and drivers honked their horns.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Many drivers honked or waved to show support for the rally.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Several cars honked at us, but Raheem waved them around.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
