trumpeter

noun

trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pə-tər How to pronounce trumpeter (audio)
1
a
: a trumpet player
specifically : one that gives signals with a trumpet
b
: one that praises or advocates : eulogist, spokesman
2
a
: any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body
b
: any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet

Examples of trumpeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When Krosnick noticed a Facebook post by the trumpeter lamenting that the company had locked him out of his page for allegedly impersonating himself, the drummer made a call to an old friend who works for the oft-uncontactable company. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024 The Grammy-winning Charlap will be performing with his renowned Trio – consisting of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington (no relation) – and two dazzling guest stars: singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and trumpeter Nicholas Payton. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024 His dad played a sax player in the movie alongside Denzel Washington as a jazz trumpeter. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Miles Davis, the American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, was the starting point for the eyewear range. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trumpeter 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of trumpeter was in the 15th century

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“Trumpeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trumpeter. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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trumpeter

noun
trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pət-ər How to pronounce trumpeter (audio)
: a trumpet player
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