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

“You’d see the protests and sometimes the person holding the bullhorn would be 17 years old,” Zetumer said.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

Not since President George W. Bush ascended the rubble of 9/11 and grabbed his famous bullhorn has any president or national political figure had a chance to unify the country the way Donald Trump does this week.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

They banged a drum and chanted slogans over a bullhorn.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• megaphone
• public address system