noun

1. A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

   “The royal herald sounded a trumpet to announce their arrival.”

2. Someone who plays the trumpet; a trumpeter.

   “The trumpets were assigned to stand at the rear of the orchestra pit.”

3. The cry of an elephant, or any similar loud cry.

   “The large bull gave a basso trumpet as he charged the hunters.”

Synonyms: cornet

verb

1. To sound loudly, be amplified

   “The music trumpeted from the speakers, hurting my ears.”

2. To play the trumpet.

   “Cedric made a living trumpeting for the change of passersby in the subway.”

3. Of an elephant, to make its cry.

   “The circus trainer cracked the whip, signaling the elephant to trumpet.”