Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bullhorn

noun
/ˈbʊl.hɔrn/
Definition
A portable loudspeaker with a tapered, cone-shaped horn used for amplifying the voice.
Examples
  • The coach used a bullhorn to give instructions to the players during the game.
  • Activists gathered on the street with bullhorns to spread their message.
  • He shouted into the bullhorn to ensure everyone could hear him.
Meaning
A device that makes a person’s voice louder, mainly used for communicating in noisy environments or to a large crowd.
Synonyms
  • megaphone
  • loudspeaker
  • amplifier