What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hooter
Example
The hooter of the owl echoed through the forest. [hooter: noun]
Example
I honked the hooter to alert the driver in front of me. [hooter: noun]
Example
He had a hooter that was hard to miss. [hooter: noun]
horn
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful melody on their horns. [horn: noun]
Example
I pressed the horn to warn the pedestrians crossing the street. [horn: noun]
Example
The rhinoceros charged at us with its sharp horn. [horn: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Horn is more commonly used than hooter in everyday language, especially in American English. Hooter is less common and may not be familiar to ESL learners unless they are studying British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hooter and horn?
Both hooter and horn are versatile words that can be used in various formality levels, depending on the context. However, horn is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as music or biology, while hooter is more informal and casual.
