trumpeter

noun

trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pə-tər 

1

a

: a trumpet player

specifically : one that gives signals with a trumpet

b

: one that praises or advocates : eulogist, spokesman

2

a

: any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body

b

: any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet

Examples of trumpeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Local trumpeter Keyon Harrold returns as MATI’s artist-in-residence, while Pedrito Martinez joins as the artist-at-large, performing across multiple sets. —Marc Schneider, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025

There was a moment of silence as the trumpeter played. —Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

The great Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval went to jail for listening to jazz on VOA. —Geoffrey Cowan, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025

Cohen also has recorded four albums as part of the 3 Cohens Sextet with her brothers, saxophonist Yuval (her elder brother) and trumpeter Avishai (her younger brother): 2003’s One, 2007’s Braid, 2011’s Family and 2013’s Tightrope. —Jane Levere, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing trumpeter

• trumpeter swan

Kids Definition

trumpeter

noun

trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pət-ər 

: a trumpet player