Pronunciation: /hɔrn ɪn/

Definitions of horn in

noun a sharp projection on the head of various animals, especially one of the hollow ones on a snail's shell

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud horn in the distance.

A2 The car's horn in the parking lot was beeping incessantly.

B1 The sound of the horn in the orchestra added to the musical composition.

B2 The ship's horn in the harbor signaled the start of the journey.

C1 The horn in the vintage car was meticulously restored to its original condition.

C2 The horn in the jazz band provided a soulful accompaniment to the saxophone solo.

verb to intrude or interrupt in a pushy or unwelcome manner

Example Sentences

A1 I saw my neighbor horn in on the conversation.

A2 She always tries to horn in on other people's plans.

B1 The new employee tried to horn in on the project without being asked.

B2 He decided to horn in on the deal and make his own offer.

C1 She strategically horned in on the negotiations to secure a better deal for her company.

C2 The politician was known for his ability to horn in on any situation and turn it to his advantage.

Examples of horn in in a Sentence

formal The musician decided to horn in on the conversation about classical music.

informal I didn't mean to horn in on your study group, but I really need help with this assignment.

slang Don't horn in on our plans for tonight, we already have everything figured out.

figurative The new manager tried to horn in on the team's project, but they quickly shut him down.

Grammatical Forms of horn in

past tense

horned in

plural

horns in

comparative

more horned in

superlative

most horned in

present tense

horns in

future tense

will horn in

perfect tense

have horned in

continuous tense

is horn in

singular

horn in

positive degree

horn in

infinitive

to horn in

gerund

horning in

participle

horned in

Origin and Evolution of horn in

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'horn in' originates from the practice of horn-blowing to signal one's arrival or intrusion.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense of announcing one's presence with a horn, the term 'horn in' has evolved to mean interrupting or interfering in a situation without being invited or welcome.