trumpeter

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trum·pet·er | \ ˈtrəm-pə-tər

Definition of trumpeter

1a : a trumpet player specifically : one that gives signals with a trumpet

b : one that praises or advocates : eulogist, spokesman

2a : 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

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Recent Examples on the Web Recruits from the police and fire academies took off their caps before a lone trumpeter teased out somber notes. — Alice Yin, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2021 Ponsetto was also ordered to have no contact with Harrold Jr. or his father, jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold for the next two years. — Essence, 12 Apr. 2022 The teen's father, jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold, recorded the confrontation and put the video online. — Michael R. Sisak, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2022 The incident happened on December 26, 2020, at four-star Arlo Soho Hotel and was caught on camera by the victim’s father, jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold. — Marta Dhanis, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2022 Josh Cohen was the principal trumpeter, playing his part with flair and secure tone. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2022 Taking time away from the road for nearly all of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic gave the band — which includes bassist Zach Sutton, drummer Whistler Allen and trumpeter DeCarlo Jackson — a fresh perspective on their craft. — Dan Hyman, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2022 More than 69 trumpeter swans were spotted on George Lake this year at one time. — Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 28 Dec. 2021 Murray was a popular and skillful trumpeter who played in clubs around New Orleans. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 2 Feb. 2022 See More

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