trumpet
[ truhm-pit ]
/ ˈtrʌm pɪt /
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noun
verb (used without object)
to blow a trumpet.
to emit a loud, trumpetlike cry, as an elephant.
verb (used with object)
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Origin of trumpet
OTHER WORDS FROM trumpet
trum·pet·less, adjectivetrum·pet·like, adjectiveun·trum·pet·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for trumpet
trumpet
/ (ˈtrʌmpɪt) /
noun
verb -pets, -peting or -peted
to proclaim or sound loudly
Derived forms of trumpet
trumpet-like, adjectiveWord Origin for trumpet
C13: from Old French trompette a little trump ²
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Cultural definitions for trumpet
trumpet
A brass instrument with a brilliant tone, much used in classical music, as well as in military music and jazz.
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