trumpets

[truhm-pits]

noun

plural

trumpets 

1. a showy pitcher plant, Sarracenia flava, of the southeastern United States, having prominently veined, crimson-throated, yellow-green leaves and yellow flowers from 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 centimeters) wide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trumpets¹

Plural of trumpet

Example Sentences

Netball England trumpets participation numbers, but football, rugby and cricket are also appealing to women and girls.

From BBC

For hours, the main stage was crowded with dressed-up dancers embracing cheek to cheek, moving to the sounds of trumpets, guitars and the occasional accordion.

From Los Angeles Times

Their appearance was a sensation – combining sheer technical skill with a thrilling joie de vivre, as they span their double basses, twirled their trumpets and clattered their cowbells, all while clad in Venezuelan-flag jackets.

From BBC

“You know this is in the Book of Revelations. The horns. Well, trumpets. But it’s like the same thing. It’s alarming.”

From Los Angeles Times

Others who typically sing, chant and play drums and trumpets stood in silence during the 12th minute of the match against Vancouver.

From Los Angeles Times