Meaning & use
trumpet
A brass musical instrument with a bright tone, played by buzzing the lips into a small mouthpiece.
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The trumpet player hit a high note that silenced the whole room.
He has practiced the trumpet every evening since he was ten.
A note on using this word
As a verb, to trumpet something means to announce it loudly or proudly, as in 'trumpet a victory'.
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2. verb
To proclaim or announce something loudly and publicly, often boastfully.
The company trumpeted its new product in a series of bold advertisements.
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