trumpet (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌmpɪt/
Definition
A brass musical instrument with three valves, played by pressing the valves and blowing into a mouthpiece, producing a loud, clear tone.
Examples
He learned to play the trumpet in middle school.
The jazz band featured a prominent trumpet solo.
A single trumpet fanfare announced the king's arrival.
How to Use trumpet
- trumpet for (prepositional phrase)
- To play the trumpet for a specific occasion or group. — "He was hired to trumpet for the wedding."
- trumpet out (phrasal verb)
- To announce something loudly and often boastfully. — "He trumpeted out the results of his victory."
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