name
taps
taps
name
1
A bugle call played by the US military at day's end, at flag ceremonies, and at funerals.
"A lone bugler played taps at the veteran's funeral."
How to Use Taps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe solemn bugle call used in American military ceremonies and funerals.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “taps”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
A lone bugler played _____ at the veteran's funeral.
Etymology
From tap plus the plural -s, originally referring to a drum signal for putting out lights in soldiers' quarters at night.