toot of

Frequency: 7.04.5 per million words

Used to specify the source of the toot sound, often followed by the object making the sound (e.g., of a horn).

tootPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden toot of a car horn startled the pedestrians.
  • We heard the distant toot of a train whistle.
  • A playful toot of the trumpet announced the start of the parade.
  • The cyclist gave a polite toot of his bell to clear the path.
  • The sharp toot of the boat's horn warned other vessels.
  • She recognized the unique toot of her husband's car horn.
  • The children imitated the toot of a toy whistle.
  • From afar, we could hear the faint toot of a foghorn.
  • He gave a quick toot of the horn to signal his arrival.
  • The celebratory toot of party blowers filled the room.