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, spokesperson

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

Jazz grant Palo Alto trumpeter Armen Krakirian is among 20 Bay Area musicians to receive a $1,000 grant from San Jose Jazz. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

And as the show wrapped up in Seattle, Shatner closed things out with one of his unique spoken-word songs, accompanied by trumpeter Keyon Harrold. —Luke Burbank, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025

Eight species of swans, from the classic North American trumpeter to the steely Russian Bewick, resided there and inspired regular pilgrimages to gawk, to (illegally) feed, to admire. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025

That conviction comes alive across Portrait, a lush and fearless record co-produced by veteran trumpeter Brian Lynch. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 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