airhorn
Canister of noise
An airhorn is a loud signaling device that produces a blast of sound by forcing compressed air through a horn.
Originally used on boats and at sporting events, airhorns have become props for pranks and memes: He set off an airhorn right behind me.
The word also describes the signature sound itself, often used as an audio effect to punctuate moments of triumph or hype in videos and music.
Sealed cylindrical container
- aerosolMist in gas
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- valveFluid flow controller
trigger · diaphragm · klaxon · foghorn · bullhorn · megaphone · noisemaker · vuvuzela
Sudden forceful burst
- blareLoud harsh noise
- honkLoud nasal blast
- decibelsAcoustic intensity units
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
earsplitting · piercing · shrill · loud · thunderous · booming · cacophony · noise
Violent sudden disturbance
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
- scareCause sudden fright
jolt · prank · wake-up · alarm · attention · disruption · interruption · annoyance
Large venue for spectators
- crowdLarge public gathering
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- goalDesired end result
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
celebration · cheer · halftime · arena · match · game · victory · tailgate
Alert about danger
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- safetyFreedom from harm
- evacuationRemoval from danger
marine · boating · fog · race start · finish line · timeout · distress · notification
canister
Sealed cylindrical container
valve · trigger · diaphragm · klaxon · foghorn · bullhorn · megaphone · noisemaker · vuvuzela · blaster
blast
Sudden forceful burst
deafening · earsplitting · piercing · shrill · loud · thunderous · booming · cacophony · noise · shriek
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
scare · jolt · prank · wake-up · alarm · attention · disruption · interruption · annoyance · reaction
stadium
Large venue for spectators
touchdown · celebration · cheer · halftime · arena · match · game · victory · tailgate · rally
warning
Alert about danger
evacuation · marine · boating · fog · race start · finish line · timeout · distress · notification · announcement
- loud eventsfireworks, thunderstorm, construction, explosion, siren
- prankspranks, prank calls, prank call, prank video, practical jokes
airhornwhisper
Speech without full voice
silence · murmur · white noise · hushed tone · muted tone
airhornlullaby
Soothing song for babies
soft music · wind chimes · meditation bell · birdsong · muzak