a word of warning

noun phrase

: information about possible danger or trouble

They gave me a word of warning about the slippery roads.

Examples of a word of warning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ampere did have a word of warning, pointing out that despite strong engagement around returning shows, long gaps create risk. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 May 2026

Here's a word of warning to all wives whose husbands are on the verge of retirement. — Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2026

This, however, came with a word of warning from senior sources. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026

Fire officials in Colorado shared a word of warning on Monday after a house nearly burned down in Erie over the weekend in cold temperatures. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Gruden offered a word of warning, specifically for the Packers young pass-rushers, who will be going against the quarterback with the best hard count in NFL history — at least in Gruden's eyes. — Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025

Just a word of warning, though, if you or your kids were creeped out at all during the first season, these first six minutes are already pretty intense, so buckle up! — Staff Author, Parents, 3 June 2025

Rhymes for a word of warning

• adorning
• forewarning
• midmorning
• corning
• horning
• morning
• mourning
• scorning