trumpet

[ˈtrʌmpɪt]

trumpet Definition

• 1. a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and three valves, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and producing a loud, clear sound
• 2. make a loud, clear sound

Using trumpet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trumpet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He played the trumpet in the school band.

• Example

  The sound of the trumpet signaled the start of the race.

• Example

  She trumpeted her success to everyone who would listen.

trumpet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trumpet

• horn
• bugle
• cornet
• flugelhorn

Phrases with trumpet

• blow one's own trumpet

  to boast about one's own achievements or abilities

  Example

  I don't like to blow my own trumpet, but I think I did a pretty good job on that project.

• trumpet call

  a loud, clear sound made by a trumpet, often used to signal the start or end of an event or activity

  Example

  The trumpet call signaled the beginning of the ceremony.

• trumpet player

  a person who plays the trumpet

  Example

  The trumpet player in the jazz band was amazing.

Origins of trumpet

from Old French 'trompette', diminutive of 'trompe', meaning 'horn'

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Summary: trumpet in Brief

A 'trumpet' [ˈtrʌmpɪt] is a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and three valves, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and producing a loud, clear sound. It can also refer to making a loud, clear sound. 'Trumpet' is used in phrases like 'blow one's own trumpet' and 'trumpet call,' and refers to a person who plays the trumpet as a 'trumpet player.'