fanfare
Fanfare (noun) means a short, triumphant burst of trumpets or horns played to announce something. Example: “A fanfare of trumpets announced the king's arrival.”
How to use fanfare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA musical flourish announcing something important, or by extension, a big showy celebration.
Word forms
fanfared past tense, fanfares plural, fanfares singular
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A _____ of trumpets announced the king's arrival.
Etymology
Borrowed from French fanfare.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fanfare
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What does “fanfare” mean?
The word “fanfare” means a short, triumphant burst of trumpets or horns played to announce something. In plain terms, a musical flourish announcing something important, or by extension, a big showy celebration.
How do you pronounce “fanfare”?
“Fanfare” is pronounced FAN-feh-uh (/ˈfænfɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fanfare” in a sentence?
Here is “fanfare” used in a sentence: “A fanfare of trumpets announced the king's arrival.”
What part of speech is “fanfare”?
“Fanfare” is a noun.
Where does the word “fanfare” come from?
The word “fanfare” comes from French. Borrowed from French fanfare.
Is “fanfare” a common word?
“Fanfare” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fanfare” have?
“Fanfare” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, triumphant burst of trumpets or horns played to announce something.