English Expression · Intermediate
fog bell
A bell used in fog and poor visibility as an aid to navigation
Pronunciation: say fog bell
Meaning
A bell used as a navigational aid to warn ships of hazards during periods of low visibility.
Example
The lighthouse keeper sounded the fog bell when the visibility dropped.
The lighthouse keeper sounded the fog bell when the visibility dropped.
Practice tips
- Practice fog bell out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.