trumpeter

noun

trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pə-tər 

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

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents the European ensemble and trumpeter Aaron Azunda Akugbo in a concert featuring works by Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Haydn and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. 8 p.m. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025

Besides Barron, this terrific group also includes bassist Christian McBride, saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, drummer Johnathan Blake and trumpeter Mike Rodriguez. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025

Akili Bradley: Raised in Seaside and nurtured by Monterey Jazz Festival educational programs, New York City trumpeter Akili Bradley made an extremely impressive appearance at the MJF last summer as the fourth wheel for pianist Jason Moran’s Bandwagon. —Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025

Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer has announced a new album with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing trumpeter

• trumpeter swan

Kids Definition

trumpeter

noun

trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pət-ər 

: a trumpet player