trumpet

n. a metal musical instrument that you blow into to make a loud, bright sound.

n. a brass instrument with a flared bell and three valves, typically pitched in B-flat.

“He practiced the trumpet every afternoon until he could play the high notes clearly.”

“The lead trumpet performed a brilliant solo that soared above the rest of the jazz ensemble during the final movement.”

n. the loud, powerful cry made by an elephant.

n. the characteristic loud, resonant vocalisation produced by an elephant through its trunk.

“We heard the loud trumpet of an elephant coming from the trees.”

“The sudden trumpet of the matriarch echoed through the valley, signalling the herd to move toward the watering hole.”

v. to tell everyone about something in a very proud or loud way.

v. to proclaim or announce something loudly and insistently, often to celebrate an achievement.

“The company began to trumpet its success as soon as the sales figures were released.”

“The administration continued to trumpet the new policy as a landmark achievement, despite growing criticism from independent economists.”

Formal

v. to make a loud cry like an elephant or a loud noise like a horn.

v. to emit a loud, resonant sound resembling that of a trumpet; used of animals or mechanical objects.

“The elephants trumpeted loudly when they reached the river.”

“The old steam whistle trumpeted a final warning before the ship pulled away from the dock.”