Synonyms for trumpet

Synonyms for (noun) trumpet

Synonyms: cornet, trump, trumpet, horn

Definition: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

Similar words: brass, brass instrument

Definition: a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece


Synonyms for (verb) trumpet

Synonyms: trumpet

Definition: utter in trumpet-like sounds

Usage: Elephants are trumpeting

Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit

Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand


Synonyms: trumpet

Definition: proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

Usage: Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty

Similar words: exclaim, proclaim, promulgate

Definition: state or announce

Usage: `I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed; The King will proclaim an amnesty


Synonyms: trumpet

Definition: play or blow on the trumpet

Similar words: play

Definition: perform music on (a musical instrument)

Usage: He plays the flute; Can you play on this old recorder?


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