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/ˈtrʌmpɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
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.
He played a soulful melody on his trumpet during the jazz concert.
A signal or announcement made with a trumpet, often used in ceremonial contexts.
The wedding processional began with the sound of a trumpet.
verb
To blow a trumpet, or to sound a trumpet, often to proclaim or announce something loud and triumphantly.
The town crier trumpeted the arrival of the king.
To proclaim or announce something publicly and loudly.
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
Slang Meanings
To make a loud announcement or to boast.
She was trumpeting her promotion to everyone at the party.
To show off or brag.
He’s always trumpeting his latest achievements.