horn
noun
one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain hooved mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes.
horns
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pluralof horn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof horn (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
hornnounone of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain hooved mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes.
Example Sentences
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Retail investors, too, are poised to increase their buying of stocks and options after pulling in their horns during September, he contends.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Dozens of people from the group fighting for better worker protections during major sporting events were loudly blowing horns, banging drums and chanting, “Sí se puede,” directly across from Exposition Park’s newest museum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Brazil's Supreme Court has also locked horns with Big Tech, specifically Elon Musk's X, over online disinformation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
On the one hand, Darkness’ giant black horns, glowing eyes and claws declare his absolute malice from the moment he appears onscreen, mournfully slumped on a throne.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
A swamp beast covered in horns peers up at us through the murky water.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
