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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.