trumpet

The word “trumpet” means a brass musical instrument played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece, typically with valves to change pitch. In plain terms, the brass instrument, an elephant's loud cry, or (as a verb) to loudly announce something.

“Trumpet” is pronounced TRUHM-piht (/ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ in IPA).

Here is “trumpet” used in a sentence: “She practiced trumpet scales every evening after school.”

Depending on how it is used, “trumpet” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “trumpet” comes from Old French. From Old French trompette, a diminutive of trompe, "horn," ultimately from a Frankish word imitating the instrument's sound — related to "drum.".

“Trumpet” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Trumpet” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brass musical instrument played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece, typically with valves to change pitch.

A trumpet is a brass instrument played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece, typically with valves to change pitch, and it generally has a longer, more cylindrical bore that gives it a brighter, more piercing tone. A cornet is similar in playing technique but has a more conical bore, producing a mellower, rounder sound.

To trumpet something means to announce or praise it loudly and publicly, drawing as much attention to it as possible. The word is often used when someone boasts about an achievement or makes sure news is widely known.

An elephant's loud, blaring cry is called a trumpet because it resembles the sharp, resonant sound of the brass instrument. This use of trumpet as a noun describes that distinctive vocalisation specifically.