Trumpeter Definition

trumpeter
noun
  1. a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
  2. (formal) a person who announces important news; "the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet"
  3. large gregarious crane-like bird of the forests of South America having glossy black plumage and a loud prolonged cry; easily domesticated
  4. large pure white wild swan of western North America having a sonorous cry

"Trumpeter" in song lyrics

See how trumpeter is used in real songs:

  • "the trumpeter"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ziggy and jazz trumpeter"
    AOL — AOL
  • "java trumpeter"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "trumpeter"

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