airhorns
Compressed-gas clamor makers
Airhorns are handheld devices that produce an extremely loud, blaring sound when compressed air is forced through them.
They're commonly used at sporting events, on boats as signaling devices, and in emergencies to attract attention.
The distinctive blast has become a staple sound effect in electronic dance music and hip-hop, often layered for emphasis or comic effect.
As a verb, to airhorn someone means to blast them with this sound, usually as a prank or celebration.
Acoustic intensity units
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
- blaringHarshly loud
blast · booming · piercing · shrill · cacophony · raucous · thunderous · roaring
Gathering for celebration
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- goalDesired end result
touchdown · victory · parade · fireworks · confetti · festival · carnival · revelry
Wailing alert device
- warningAlert about danger
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- signalMessage-conveying cue
evacuation · distress · attention · blast · honk · startling · jarring · wake-up
Sports rule enforcer
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- gameOrganized play or sport
- matchGame between opponents
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
kickoff · arena · bleachers · scoreboard · playoffs · championship · soccer · football
Of the sea
- marineRelating to the sea
- nauticalOf ships and sailing
- safetyFreedom from harm
- vesselReceptacle for contents
harbor · navigation · Coast Guard · waterway · motorboat · yacht · sailing · distress signal
decibels
Acoustic intensity units
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
blaring · blast · booming · piercing · shrill · cacophony · raucous · thunderous · roaring · clamorous
party
Gathering for celebration
goal · touchdown · victory · parade · fireworks · confetti · festival · carnival · revelry · jubilation
siren
Wailing alert device
signal · evacuation · distress · attention · blast · honk · startling · jarring · wake-up · announcement
referee
Sports rule enforcer
halftime · kickoff · arena · bleachers · scoreboard · playoffs · championship · soccer · football · basketball
maritime
Of the sea
vessel · harbor · navigation · Coast Guard · waterway · motorboat · yacht · sailing · distress signal · channel marker
airhornssilence
Total lack of sound
whispers · quiet · stillness · murmurs · hushed tones
airhornslullabies
Soothing songs for children
wind chimes · soft music · birdsong · ASMR · harp music