Trumpet
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌmpət/
Trumpet (noun)
- a brass instrument with a bright sound, played by blowing into it and pressing valves
- a loud sound made by an elephant
- a loud announcement or statement made to attract attention
Examples
- She played the trumpet beautifully at the concert.
- The trumpet is a key instrument in jazz music.
Common collocations: play the trumpet, trumpet player, trumpet solo, elephant's trumpet, trumpet loudly
Trumpet (verb)
- to make a loud noise like a trumpet
- to announce something loudly and confidently
Examples
- The elephant trumpeted in the forest.
- He trumpeted with joy after winning the game.