bullhorn

or bull horn

[ bool-hawrn ]

noun

1. a directional, high-powered, electrical loudspeaker or megaphone.

bullhorn

/ ˈbʊlˌhɔːn /

noun

1. a portable loudspeaker having a built-in amplifier and microphone Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)loud-hailer

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullhorn¹

First recorded in 1950–55; bull ¹ + horn

Example Sentences

"And it’s the it’s not even a dog whistle at this point. It’s a bullhorn. It’s out there and it’s blunt."

From Salon

They set up banners with photos of their relatives and shouted “Equality!” on a bullhorn to uncaring pedestrians and cars.

From Los Angeles Times

Is it, perhaps, because Alito and Thomas’ treasonous conduct, demonstrated corruption, spiteful rulings and contempt for long-established precedent scream partiality from a bullhorn?

From Salon

Outside the Hilton Pasadena, a worker and two union members who were picketing were issued noise citations by local police and are facing criminal charges for using handheld bullhorns.

From Los Angeles Times

Local demonstrators with a bullhorn occupied the dais to demand low-income housing in Cambridge.

From New York Times

Related Words

• megaphone
• public address system