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trumpet Definition and Meaning in English (trumpet definition)

noun
Synonyms:hornbugle
Quick Answer • Definition

Trumpet definition: A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing into a mouthpiece.

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Definitions of Trumpet

  1. 1noun

    A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing into a mouthpiece.

  2. 2verb

    To proclaim widely or loudly, often in an exaggerated or boastful manner.

Example Sentences

“The musician played a beautiful melody on his shining trumpet.”

“He likes to trumpet his own achievements constantly.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensetrumpeted
present participletrumpeting
agent nountrumpeter

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

blow one's own trumpetidiom

To boast about one's own achievements.

sound the trumpetexpression

To announce something important or to call to action.

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Trumpet definition: A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing into a mouthpiece.
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'Trumpet' translates to 'trumpet' in English. Trumpet definition: A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone, played by blowing into a mouthpiece.
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