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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Investors joined in on the fanfare, as McDonald’s stock climbed 2%, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.3% gain, by midafternoon Thursday, hitting a three-week high of more than $300 per share. Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The park’s debut in 1925 was met with much fanfare, though it was called the Mission Beach Amusement Center at the time. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 The decision to return to Bowman Gray this year was greeted with much fanfare. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 July 2025 No fanfare or words, just a beautiful rendition of arguably one of Wilson's best songs. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fanfare

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 19 Jul. 2025.

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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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