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Trumpet Definition & Meaning

trumpet
noun
  1. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
verb
  1. proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet; "Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty"
  2. play or blow on the trumpet
  3. utter in trumpet-like sounds; "Elephants are trumpeting"

"Trumpet" in song lyrics

See how trumpet is used in real songs:

  • "The Devil wanna blow the trumpet"
    Black Moon — Duress
  • "Man your chicken she just love to blow my trumpet"
    Husalah — Dope Fiend Spirits
  • "I just listen back and I've sounded like a trumpet"
    DJ Drama f/ Drake, Lil Wayne — Stuntin'

Usage tips for "trumpet"

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Frequently asked questions

What does trumpet mean?
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet; "Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty" play or blow on the trumpet utter in trumpet-like sounds; "Elephants are trumpeting"
What part of speech is trumpet?
Trumpet is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does trumpet have?
Trumpet has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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