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

Despite the fanfare of an official press conference, in truth, nothing in NASA’s report is especially revelatory. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

The decision, announced last week without fanfare, offered no details beyond that broad mandate. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

That didn’t mean he wasn’t intimidated by the prospect of putting a new spin on John Steinbeck’s classic novel, particularly one that had already been adapted by Kazan’s grandfather, Elia Kazan, to great fanfare in ‘55. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

The Villages location, a retirement community about 45 miles northwest of Orlando, opened with much fanfare in July 2025, becoming the first new restaurant since the bankruptcy restructuring. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 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