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 all of the fanfare, the initial rollout of the drug has faced mixed reviews. — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

The car up for auction is the reason why so much fanfare accompanied the debut of the C8 Grand Sport earlier this year. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The Traitors has long tapped Real Housewives stars, while Love Island USA break-out Rob Rausch won the latest season of the show to much fanfare. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Life begins as a fanfare — a regal entry heralded by brass — and ends as a solo cello lament and the serene acceptance of death as sung by a choir. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 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