Synonyms for

Horns

Verb / hɔ:rnz / Another word for horns — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Horns are bony, pointed growths that grow on the head of some animals, like cows, sheep, and deer.

Synonyms & similar words

frenchhorn trumpet automobilehorn horn carhorn motorhorn cornet hooter tusk trump saddlehorn antlers tusks hump crest peak crown top summit pinnacle spire cresting cusp point tip apex vertex acme zenith climax

Synonyms by register

Formal

protrusions appendages outgrowths spikes

Informal

points spurs tines

Literary

cornua ossicles

Antonyms

antlers velvet shedding regrowth bone growth

Common collocations

  • pair of horns
  • broken horn
  • long horns
  • short horns
  • curved horns
  • sharp horns
  • animal horns
  • devil's horns

Word family

noun horn
verb horn in
adjective horned

Usage note

While 'horns' can refer to musical instruments, it most commonly refers to the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain animals. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The bull had long, curved horns on his head.
  2. The sheep got its horns caught in the fence.
  3. The hunter mounted the deer's antlers and horns on his wall.
  4. The rhinoceros has two big horns on its nose.
  5. The unicorn is a mythical creature with a single horn on its forehead.

Quotes

  • The horns are a problem, even to the ox.
  • The pen is mightier than the sword, but the horns of the buffalo are stronger than both.
  • Don't lock horns with a goat; you will get knocked down.

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