trumpet
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
Similar word(s): cornet, horn, trump
Definition categories: man–made, brass
Sentences with trumpet as a noun:
- The royal herald sounded a trumpet to announce their arrival.
- The trumpets were assigned to stand at the rear of the orchestra pit.
- The large bull gave a basso trumpet as he charged the hunters.
verb
1. proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
- Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
Definition categories: communication, exclaim, proclaim, promulgate
2. play or blow on the trumpet
Definition categories: creation, play
3. utter in trumpet-like sounds
- Elephants are trumpeting
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
Sentences with trumpet as a verb:
- The music trumpeted from the speakers, hurting my ears.
- Cedric made a living trumpeting for the change of passersby in the subway.
- The circus trainer cracked the whip, signaling the elephant to trumpet.
- Andy trumpeted Jane's secret across the school, much to her embarrassment.