noun

bullhorn

BUUL-hawrn

Bullhorn (noun) means a portable device that electronically amplifies a person's voice; a megaphone. Example: “The protest leader used a bullhorn to address the crowd.”

noun

A portable device that electronically amplifies a person's voice; a megaphone.

"The protest leader used a bullhorn to address the crowd."

How to Use Bullhorn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA handheld voice amplifier, also called a megaphone.

Easily confused with

megaphone →

Word Forms

bullhorns plural

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Etymology

From bull + horn, attested since the 1950s.

· First attested 1950

Class of 1950 bullhorn joined the language around 1950.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bullhorn” mean?

The word “bullhorn” means a portable device that electronically amplifies a person's voice; a megaphone. In plain terms, a handheld voice amplifier, also called a megaphone.

How do you pronounce “bullhorn”?

“Bullhorn” is pronounced BUUL-hawrn (/ˈbʊlˌhɔɹn/ in IPA).

How do you use “bullhorn” in a sentence?

Here is “bullhorn” used in a sentence: “The protest leader used a bullhorn to address the crowd.”

What part of speech is “bullhorn”?

“Bullhorn” is a noun.

Where does the word “bullhorn” come from?

The word “bullhorn” dates back to around 1950. From bull + horn, attested since the 1950s.