fanfare

noun

fan·​fare ˈfan-ˌfer 

1

: a short and lively sounding of trumpets

2

: a showy outward display

Examples of fanfare in a Sentence

The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.

Recent Examples on the Web

For anyone interested in fine dining, the awards are akin to the film industry’s Academy Awards (and included almost as much fanfare). — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

The institute had already been collecting Galliano designs for the original show, which had been announced with fanfare in late July. — Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

From underdog to frontrunner Becerra first entered the governor’s race last year with little fanfare. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Thomas Edison had been working on a lighter, more reliable, and more powerful battery for the auto industry since the 1890s, and announced the achievement with great fanfare in 1903. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fanfare

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

fanfare

noun

fan·​fare ˈfan-ˌfa(ə)r 

-ˌfe(ə)r

: a short stirring tune played by trumpets