Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Definitions of trumpet

noun a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone

Example Sentences

A1 She played the trumpet in the school band.

A2 The musician's trumpet was shiny and new.

B1 He practiced the trumpet every day to improve his skills.

B2 The jazz band featured a talented trumpet player.

C1 The sound of the trumpet echoed through the concert hall.

C2 The renowned musician's trumpet solos were always a highlight of the performance.

verb to play a trumpet or make a sound like that of a trumpet

Example Sentences

A1 He trumpeted loudly to get everyone's attention.

A2 The elephant trumpeted in the distance, signaling its presence.

B1 The politician trumpeted his achievements in a speech to the crowd.

B2 The band trumpeted their new album release with a series of promotional events.

C1 The company trumpeted their success in the market with a press release.

C2 The artist trumpeted their latest masterpiece at an exclusive gallery exhibition.

Examples of trumpet in a Sentence

formal The musician played a beautiful melody on the trumpet during the concert.

informal I love jamming out on my trumpet with friends in the garage.

slang I can't wait to blow my trumpet at the party tonight!

figurative She always likes to trumpet her achievements to everyone she meets.

Grammatical Forms of trumpet

past tense

trumpeted

plural

trumpets

comparative

more trumpet-like

superlative

most trumpet-like

present tense

trumpets

future tense

will trumpet

perfect tense

have trumpeted

continuous tense

is trumpeting

singular

trumpet

positive degree

trumpet

infinitive

to trumpet

gerund

trumpeting

participle

trumpeting

Origin and Evolution of trumpet

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'trumpet' originated from the Old French word 'trompette' which came from the Latin word 'tympanum' meaning 'drum'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trumpet' evolved to specifically refer to a musical instrument with a flared bell and valves or keys for producing different pitches. It is commonly used in orchestras, jazz bands, and other musical ensembles.