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

His dad played a sax player in the movie alongside Denzel Washington as a jazz trumpeter. —Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024

Miles Davis, the American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, was the starting point for the eyewear range. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024

Verve Records has announced a new album from the late jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove. —Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 5 Sep. 2024

Under direction of trumpeter Rick Ingoglia, come hear music by Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington, Santana. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024

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