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

The residences of many important artists have been lost, including those of the jazz saxophonist Benny Maupin, 84, and the jazz trumpeter Bobby Bradford, 90, whose collections of musical instruments were also destroyed. —Sam Lubell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025

But the Black Bottom neighborhood is a center of the city’s music scene, and the Paradise Cafe is one of its oldest jazz clubs, one that trumpeter and bandleader Blue has inherited from his parents. —Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2025

Jones had a long career as a composer and trumpeter who broke down racial boundaries in music and film. —Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025

Lynell, who was mentored in part by trumpeter and film and opera composer Terence Blanchard, is a wonderfully expressive and versatile singer who soars in any musical setting. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 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