leather-lunged

[ leth-er-luhngd ]

adjective

1. speaking or capable of speaking in a loud, resonant voice, especially for prolonged periods:

   The leather-lunged senator carried on the filibuster for 18 hours.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leather-lunged¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Throughout the album, her guests give their all to keep pace with Kidjo’s leather-lunged fervor.

From New York Times

Cardboard cutouts might have glared disapprovingly, but they couldn’t yell, “Cheaters!” as several leather-lunged patrons at T-Mobile did, in various colorful iterations and phraseology.

From Seattle Times

There were players, television announcers and a handful of team officials, but the 100,000 seats, normally nearly full of leather-lunged fans for the season opener, were empty.

From New York Times

He was a rock star playing a rock star, leather-lunged and imperious but also grinning to let everyone share the joke.

From New York Times

Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato were two leather-lunged singers in search of a song in their tuneless "Fall in Line," while John Legend's corny "A Good Night" made him look like he'd gotten lost on his way to a gig at somebody's wedding.

From Los Angeles Times