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 grand reveal took place at the Rockwell manufacturing facility in Palmdale, California — and there was no shortage of fanfare. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Mariscos Cortez arrived with a trumpet fanfare worthy of the plaza in Mazatlán or Puerto Vallarta. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Amid the fanfare, Alonso went 0-for-3 with a walk, but this was a night that transcended results. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

With less fanfare, however, the Legislature did pass a bill that takes a step, albeit an uncertain one, in the direction of finding that other 30% for those previous fire survivors. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 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