bullhorn

noun

bull·​horn ˈbu̇l-ˌhȯrn 

also ˈbəl-

1

: a loudspeaker on a naval ship

2

: a handheld combined microphone and loudspeaker

Examples of bullhorn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From a distance of at least fifty yards, the group launched fireworks in the air, and relayed messages of encouragement in Spanish through the bullhorn. —Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026

Dickerson was a charismatic community leader with a bullhorn who served on the national board of the Women’s March and spoke to local news media about racial inequality and the criminal justice system. —Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026

At a Friday rally at Ridgepoint Elementary School, Trustee Sharon Reichelt took the bullhorn to express her support for striking teachers and their demands. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026

The Tennessee Republican prefers a bullhorn. —David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bullhorn

• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn
• foodborne
• forborne
• forewarn
• forlorn

Kids Definition

bullhorn

noun

bull·​horn ˈbu̇l-ˌhȯ(ə)rn 

: a handheld combined microphone and loudspeaker