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

The Trafalgar Square event was Topshop’s first runway show since 2018 and was held as a public event and featured some of the brand’s original famous model names, including Delevingne and Aboah, and took place amid suitable fanfare and in front of the awaiting tv cameras. —Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

The receiver signed with the Patriots in May to little fanfare after a five-year collegiate career at Eastern Washington. —Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025

Yet her 2023 debut EP arrived to little fanfare, and Interscope released her from her deal later that year. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025

The Eagles lost a lot of key pieces from last season, but welcome back sophomore Christopher Vargas, who enters the year with much fanfare. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025

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