noun
trumpeter
TRUHM-pih-tuh
Trumpeter (noun) means a person who plays the trumpet. Example: “The band's trumpeter took a solo in the second verse.”
noun
1
A person who plays the trumpet.
"The band's trumpeter took a solo in the second verse."
2
A large white swan native to North America, known for its loud, trumpet-like call.
"A pair of trumpeters glided across the lake at dawn."
How to use trumpeter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither someone who plays the trumpet, or a species of large swan named for its loud honking call.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Built from trumpet and either the occupational suffix -er or the agent-noun suffix -er.
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What does “trumpeter” mean?
The word “trumpeter” means a person who plays the trumpet. In plain terms, either someone who plays the trumpet, or a species of large swan named for its loud honking call.
How do you pronounce “trumpeter”?
“Trumpeter” is pronounced TRUHM-pih-tuh (/ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trumpeter” in a sentence?
Here is “trumpeter” used in a sentence: “The band's trumpeter took a solo in the second verse.”
What part of speech is “trumpeter”?
“Trumpeter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “trumpeter” have?
“Trumpeter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who plays the trumpet.
