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Horn Definition & Meaning

1. A hard, pointed projection on the head of certain animals, such as cows or goats.

Example: The bull lowered its head and charged, its horns aimed at the matador.

2. A brass or metal instrument that produces sound by blowing air through a series of tubes.

Example: The jazz band's horn section played a lively melody.

3. A device that emits a loud warning sound, typically found on cars or boats.

Example: The driver honked his horn to alert the pedestrians crossing the street.

4. A container made of horn, often used for drinking or carrying liquids.

Example: The viking warrior drank mead from a horn.

5. A musical instrument made from an animal horn, typically used in traditional folk music.

Example: The shepherd played a haunting tune on his horn, calling his flock home for the night.

Examples of the word horn used in sentences.

  • I saw an antelope with twisted horns in the zoo yesterday.
  • The sound of the horn woke me up early in the morning.
  • The ship's horn signaled the start of the race.
  • The car's horn is loud and clear.
  • The elephant uses its horn to protect itself from predators.
  • I bought a brass horn to play in the marching band.
  • The sound of the foghorn could be heard from miles away.
  • Be careful not to blow the horn too loudly near the hospital.
  • The loud horn of the passing truck startled me.
  • The unicorn had a magical horn on its forehead.
  • The sound of the hunting horn filled the forest as the riders began their hunt.
  • The ornamental vase was beautifully decorated with images of animals with large, spiraled horns.
  • Be sure to honk your horn before entering a blind corner to alert any other drivers that may be coming.
  • The car's horn is very loud, so be careful when you use it.
  • The orchestra's French horn section was especially impressive during the performance.
  • The hunters gathered around the fire, recounting the tale of the elusive ibex with its impressive horns.
  • As the symphony reached its crescendo, the blaring horn section filled the concert hall with sound.
  • I couldn't concentrate on my work with the incessant honking of car horns outside.
  • The loud horn of the truck jolted me out of my daydream.
  • The majestic elephant stood proudly, its massive horn glistening in the sun.
  • The majestic elephant raised its trunk and blew a loud horn, announcing its presence in the jungle.
  • The honking of the car horn startled the pedestrians as they crossed the busy intersection.
  • The brass section played their horns with passion, filling the concert hall with a beautiful melody.
  • The sound of the horn echoed through the quiet streets, signaling the start of the race.
  • The ship's captain ordered the horn to be sounded, warning nearby vessels of the looming storm.
  • The orchestra's horn section added a rich and powerful dimension to the music.
  • The hunter blew his horn to alert his teammates of the prey's location.
  • The endangered rhinoceros is easily recognizable by its distinctive horn.
  • The truck driver honked his horn impatiently at the slow-moving traffic.
  • The majestic sound of the horn signaled the arrival of the king.
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