Bugle

/ˈbjuːɡəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet, usually without valves, used for signaling.

The soldier sounded the bugle to signal the end of the day.

A type of heraldic device, often represented in the form of a horn.

The coat of arms featured a bugle as a symbol of communication.

verb

To sound a bugle.

The scout buzzed his way through the woods, ready to bugle for help.

To call attention to something; to announce loudly.

The coach bugled for all players to gather around for a meeting.

From Middle English 'bugle', from Latin 'buccina', meaning a horn or trumpet.

to sound the bugle

To signal or alert others, often used in military contexts.

bugle call

A signal or announcement made using a bugle.

bugle for help

To signal or call for assistance.

trumpet

A similar brass instrument used in music and military.

call

A signal to attract attention or to command.

herald

To announce or proclaim.

To go to call or signal for something.

I’ll bugle the team to gather for the meeting.

To draw attention to oneself or to boast.

He likes to bugle about his achievements at every opportunity.