honker

Example Sentences

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Before Smith's all-time honker of a dismissal on the second day, England were 323-5 in their first innings.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

It’s a simple toy—a steering wheel, a honker, and a removable floor for when baby’s little legs can power the vehicle himself.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2018

The pumpkin I grew turned into a real honker, probably weighing in at around 150 pounds.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2017

As it happened, one of the gannets was approaching the southern shore of New Jersey at just the moment Hurricane Sandy made landfall there, and Mr. Spiegel could catch the bird’s honker of a reaction.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2012

It was crusted between my nostrils and lips, as if someone had clocked me right in the honker.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken