Meaning & Definition of word "Trumpet"
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Trumpet
/ˈtrʌmpɪt/
noun:
- 1. A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and using valves to vary the pitch.
- Example: He played a soulful melody on his trumpet during the jazz concert.
- 2. A signal or announcement made with a trumpet, often used in ceremonial contexts.
- Example: The wedding processional began with the sound of a trumpet.
verb:
- 1. To blow a trumpet, or to sound a trumpet, often to proclaim or announce something loud and triumphantly.
- Example: The town crier trumpeted the arrival of the king.
- 2. To proclaim or announce something publicly and loudly.
- Example: The company trumpeted its new product with a grand marketing campaign.
Etymology
Middle English 'trumpette', from Old French 'trompette', diminutive of 'trompe' (trumpet, trumpet call).
Common Phrases and Expressions
blow one's own trumpet:
To boast about one's achievements.
to trumpet something:
To proclaim or announce something loudly.
trumpet vine:
A flowering plant known for attracting hummingbirds.
Related Words
trumpeter:
A person who plays the trumpet.
trumpeting:
The act of making a loud, trumpet-like sound.
trumpet-style:
A design or fashion inspired by the shape or qualities of a trumpet.
Slang Meanings of trumpet
Meaning: To make a loud announcement or to boast.
Example Sentence: She was trumpeting her promotion to everyone at the party.
Meaning: To show off or brag.
Example Sentence: He’s always trumpeting his latest achievements.