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 Orchestra San Antonio started presenting its own orchestral concerts one year ago with a performance featuring trumpeter Pacho Flores. —Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026

The music of trumpeter Davis and saxophonist Coltrane will guide the organization’s second Jazz Mini Festival from Monday to Saturday, April 6-11, at several local venues. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

During a sit-down interview with Fallon, Flea, whose first instrument was the trumpet, told the story of meeting legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie as a kid. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026

This new release ties into the larger Miles Davis 100 campaign marking the centennial of the trumpeter’s birth on May 26. —Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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