Definition of fanfare
1 : a short and lively sounding of trumpets
2 : a showy outward display
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Examples of fanfare in a Sentence
The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.
Origin and Etymology of fanfare
French
First Known Use: 1605
FANFARE Defined for English Language Learners
fanfare
playDefinition of fanfare for English Language Learners
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: a lot of talk or activity showing that people are excited about something
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: a short piece of music played loudly with trumpets especially to announce that someone is arriving
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