leather-lunged

American  

[leth-er-luhngd] / ˈlɛð ərˈlʌŋd /

adjective

1. speaking or capable of speaking in a loud, resonant voice, especially for prolonged periods.

   The leather-lunged senator carried on the filibuster for 18 hours.

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Etymology

Origin of leather-lunged

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

“Who are we?” a leather-lunged fan shouted.

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout the album, her guests give their all to keep pace with Kidjo’s leather-lunged fervor.

From New York Times

Cardboard cutouts might have glared disapprovingly, but they couldn’t yell, “Cheaters!” as several leather-lunged patrons at T-Mobile did, in various colorful iterations and phraseology.

From Seattle Times

There were players, television announcers and a handful of team officials, but the 100,000 seats, normally nearly full of leather-lunged fans for the season opener, were empty.

From New York Times

He was a rock star playing a rock star, leather-lunged and imperious but also grinning to let everyone share the joke.

From New York Times