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

Other early members included lead singer Sharon Bryant, trumpeter William Sudderth III and saxophonist Damon Rentie. —Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 June 2025

Brian Newman, renowned trumpeter and bandleader for Lady Gaga's jazz projects, always wanted to be a musician. —Marina Watts, People.com, 6 June 2025

There were exquisite showings from artists who rarely seem to make it to Colorado, like visionary trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and the electrifying British quartet {Ahmed}. —Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 5 May 2025

The trumpeter took three steps backward, into his position, lifted his instrument and resumed blowing. —John Jeremiah Sullivan James Patrick Cronin Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 26 Apr. 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