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, spokesperson

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

So was bassist Pino Palladino, late jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, keyboardist James Poyser, and Questlove’s stuttering percussion, inspired by secret weapon, Hip-hop production game-changer J Dilla. —Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025

The singers include Disney employees and members of local community choirs performing along with a live orchestra, handbell players and fanfare trumpeters. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025

Rounding out the group is trumpeter Anthony Hervey, a New York connection of Berliner’s who recently took a position at San Francisco Conservatory’s Roots, Jazz and American Music program. —Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025

This is the first time the perennial road warriors are teaming for a tour and Chicago founding member/trumpeter Lee Loughnane is already anticipating the fan appreciation. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Dec. 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