Bugle Definition & Meaning

bugle
noun
  1. a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
  2. any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover
  3. a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration
verb
  1. play on a bugle

"Bugle" in song lyrics

See how bugle is used in real songs:

  • "With my fingers brown, from the smoke of bugle"
    Remedy f/ King Just, Solomon Childs — Startin' Something
  • "Louie's blowing his bugle"
    Time — Elegant Vietnam
  • "the bugle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bugle"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bugle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bugle to find words that pair well.

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