trumpeter

noun

trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pə-tər How to pronounce trumpeter (audio)
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

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Top San Diego trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will lead the band at this tribute concert. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 Alternating standards with original tunes, the ensemble includes tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, and drummer Lenny White (a member of the original project). Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 Each year, 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, 23 Sep. 2025 Davis is regard as one of the greatest and most influential jazz trumpeters of all time, known for albums, such as Bitches Brew and Kind of Blue. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trumpeter

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of trumpeter was in the 15th century

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“Trumpeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trumpeter. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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trumpeter

noun
trum·​pet·​er ˈtrəm-pət-ər How to pronounce trumpeter (audio)
: a trumpet player
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