trumpet

noun
UK: /ˈtrʌmpɪt/
US: /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

  1. A brass musical instrument that you blow into.

    1. He plays the trumpet in a jazz band.
    2. The band's trumpet player is excellent, hitting all the high notes with ease.

  2. Something shaped like a trumpet.

    1. The morning glory is a flower like a trumpet.
    2. The acoustics of the concert hall were such that the sound resonated like a giant trumpet.

Synonyms

bugle horn proclaim announce
trumpet verb

  1. To loudly proclaim or announce something.

    1. They trumpet their success to everyone.
    2. The company is eager to trumpet its latest advancements in renewable energy.

  2. To play a trumpet.

    1. He can trumpet very well.
    2. The musicians begin to trumpet the arrival of the royal family.
trumpet adjective

  1. Resembling the sound of a trumpet.

    1. A trumpet call echoed through the valley.
    2. The trumpet-like sound of the foghorn warned ships of the approaching coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trumpet" in English means: A brass musical instrument that you blow into., Something shaped like a trumpet..

The phonetic transcription of "trumpet" is /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ in British English and /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trumpet": bugle, horn, proclaim, announce.

Example usage of "trumpet": "He plays the trumpet in a jazz band.". More examples on the page.