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

The Tony-winning Adams, who after Ernie’s death was married to photographer Martin Mills and trumpeter Pete Candoli, died in October 2008 at age 81. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Pianist Lex Korten and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill open freely, crash landing into the suite with cold, brooding interplay as opposed to the straightforward funk vamp of Roach’s version. — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

The upbeat song in which Jagger envisions the end of the world also features Winwood on piano and organ, Watt on synths and background vocals, saxophonist James King, and trumpeter Ron Blake. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026

As a trumpeter, Hershberger had been a member of the Kansas City Wind Symphony, a selective concert group based in Prairie Village, since 2011. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

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