trumpet

//ˈtrʌm.pɪt//
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Noun

trumpetSingular
trumpetsPlural
1

A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and three valves, played by blowing into a cup-shaped mouthpiece.

She plays the trumpet in the school band.

2

Something shaped like a trumpet, especially the tubular corona of a daffodil flower.

The bright yellow trumpet of the daffodil swayed gently in the spring breeze.

Synonym

Verb

trumpetInfinitive
trumpetPresent tense
trumpetedPast tense
trumpetedPast participle
trumpetingPresent participle
trumpetsThird-person singular
1

To play a trumpet or produce a sound resembling that of a trumpet.

The elephant trumpeted loudly in the distance.

2

To proclaim or announce something loudly or widely.

The company trumpeted its new product across all media channels.

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