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

This week, a sixty-day deadline for the United States and Iran to resolve larger differences—set in June as part of an earlier memorandum of understanding—elapsed with little fanfare. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026

More fanfare accompanied the man Pecko passed over for this opportunity. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Rush walked onto the stage with the same lack of fanfare, just Geddy, Alex, and Neil headed to work. — Kevin Griffin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Then came the reviews, carried in daily newspapers and fueling the fanfare. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 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