What is the meaning of trumpet?

noun

  • A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves.

verb

  • Proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet.
    • usage: "Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty"
  • Play or blow on the trumpet.
  • Utter in trumpet-like sounds.
    • usage: "Elephants are trumpeting"
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