bullhorn

noun

bull·​horn ˈbu̇l-ˌhȯrn How to pronounce bullhorn (audio)
 also  ˈbəl-
1
: a loudspeaker on a naval ship
2
: a handheld combined microphone and loudspeaker

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Thousands gathered at the Arizona Capitol with signs, flags and bullhorns. Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025 For years, families hoping to make cherished memories at the attraction have had to weave around the animal rights protestors stationed on the sidewalk outside, equipped with signs, bullhorns, rosary beads and incense. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025 Echoes of those shouting through bullhorns can be heard by those mowing their yards or working on their cars outside. Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025 In August, for example, animal rights activists supporters protested with bullhorns outside of the home of Vogue’s deputy editor Taylor Antrim. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bullhorn

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First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bullhorn was in 1942

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“Bullhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullhorn. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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bullhorn

noun
bull·​horn ˈbu̇l-ˌhȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce bullhorn (audio)
: a handheld combined microphone and loudspeaker
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