fanfare

noun

fan·​fare ˈfan-ˌfer How to pronounce fanfare (audio)
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.
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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fanfare was in 1605

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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanfare. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fanfare

noun
fan·​fare ˈfan-ˌfa(ə)r How to pronounce fanfare (audio)
-ˌfe(ə)r
: a short stirring tune played by trumpets

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