trumpet vine

noun

: a North American woody vine (Campsis radicans) of the bignonia family having pinnate leaves and large typically red trumpet-shaped flowers

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Examples of trumpet vine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The red and orange flowers of trumpet vine act as hummingbird magnets, and an artificial water feature mimicking a wetland habitat provides respite to frogs and dragonflies. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026

Gardeners know pollinators are essential, especially those industrious bees buzzing tirelessly in and out of squash blossoms and trumpet vines. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 June 2026

Some of the best plants for attracting and feeding hummingbirds are bee balm, salvia, coralbells, columbine, cardinal flower, coral honeysuckle, trumpet vine, and Indian pink. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026

But thanks to the marketers of marigolds, trumpet vines, and hydrangeas, my once-bleak inbox now also blushes with cheerful pastels. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

trumpet vine

noun

: a North American woody vine with feathery leaves and large usually red trumpet-shaped flowers

called also trumpet creeper