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

Renowned trumpeter, composer and percussionist Etienne Charles is also on the closing night bill. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026

Koan consists of trumpeter Ian Behrstock, alto saxophonist Danny Trainor, pianist Indra Carpio Pretel, guitarist Jameson Denyse, drummer Jahian Cooper-Monize and bassist Kai Caban. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026

Founded 14 years ago by pianist Christian Tumalan and trumpeter Steffen Kuehn, the orchestra is driven by a sensational percussion section and a powerhouse brass contingent. —Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025

His reimagined adult version was danced to a sizzling score by jazz trumpeter and resident composer Gilbert Castellanos, who performed on stage with his quartet. —Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 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