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Definition of bullhorn

bullhorn

/ˈbʊl.hɔːrn/
bull · horn
Plural:bullhorns
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bullhorn Lexical Profile

bullhorn Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A portable, cone-shaped electronic megaphone held to the mouth to amplify a speaker's voice over a large area.

Example

"The lifeguard used a bullhorn to warn swimmers about the strong rip currents near the pier."

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• Nearby Words

bullheaded
bullheadedly
bullheadedness
bullhorn
bullion
bullish
bullishly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the early 20th century from 'bull' and 'horn', originally referring to a powerful foghorn whose deep, booming sound resembled the bellowing of a bull.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bullhorn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bullhorn
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