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

But these cheers were as nothing to the leather-lunged roars that bade Jack and Joe farewell as they stepped into the carriage.

From Project Gutenberg

A sound of lamentation—prolonged and leather-lunged lamentation—smote upon the air.

From Project Gutenberg

These calls were few at first, but the men yelling them were leather-lunged.

From Project Gutenberg