Meaning & Definition of Trumpet in English
English⟶
Trumpet
/trəmpət/
noun
1. A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
- Has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
synonym:
- cornet,
- horn,
- trumpet,
- trump
verb
1. Proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
- "Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty"
synonym:
- trumpet
2. Play or blow on the trumpet
synonym:
- trumpet
3. Utter in trumpet-like sounds
- "Elephants are trumpeting"
synonym:
- trumpet
Examples of using
Tom wants to learn how to play the trumpet.
I play trumpet in the school band.
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.