honk
noun
the cry of a goose.
Example Sentences
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They honked the horn nine times to alert others nearby.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
With media outlets in Colombia calling the victory for de la Espriella, his supporters honked horns in the capital and gathered to celebrate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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
At a Torrance gathering, cars honked, protesters waved flags, and a person in an inflatable green cow costume hoisted a large American flag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026
Outside, car horns honked, the front door swung open, and neighbors gushed into the house.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
