trumpet

/ˈtrʌmpɪt/
noun
  1. A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, powerful sound, played by blowing into a mouthpiece.
    • She played a beautiful solo on the trumpet.
    • He cleaned his trumpet after every practice.
    • The trumpet section led the marching band.
  2. A loud, clear sound like that of a trumpet, especially made by an elephant.
    • The elephant gave a loud trumpet of alarm.
    • The animal's trumpet echoed through the jungle.
    • We heard the trumpet of a distant bull elk.
verb
  1. To play a trumpet.
    • He trumpeted a fanfare to announce the king's arrival.
    • The musician trumpeted a lively tune at the festival.
    • She learned to trumpet in middle school band.
  2. To make a loud, clear sound like a trumpet.
    • The geese trumpeted overhead during their migration.
    • The foghorn trumpeted through the harbor.
    • The elephants trumpeted as they crossed the river.
  3. To proclaim or announce something loudly or widely.
    • Newspapers trumpeted the victory across the front page.
    • She trumpeted her achievements at every opportunity.
    • The company trumpeted its new product on social media.
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