Synonyms of horns

horns

noun

plural of horn

as in tubes

something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container

musketeers carrying their gunpowder in powder horns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tubes
• cornets
• funnels
• cornucopias

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of horns

But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026

Some fans wore giant Viking horns, while others preferred T-shirts with giant black stripes across the middle. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

The air inside his temple in Dharamshala thickens with the sharp, medicinal sting of burning juniper and the low, rhythmic thrum of drums and horns. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

The former is heralded with a blast of horns; the latter guards its inner sanctum behind Tobie Windham’s officious sentry. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

One of his hats referenced Cinderella’s glass slipper, and another Maleficent’s horns. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026

Like Eleanor’s, my sable’s horns went about 36 inches—not big as sables go, but good enough for the Save River country. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm. — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026

Eduardo Cuevas Times Square was beating with blaring horns as military bands performed onstage in the middle of the New York City tourist destination to celebrate Independence Day. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Phrases Containing horns

• lock horns