trumpet
UK: ˈtrʌmpɪt | US: ˈtrʌmpɪt
n. a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone
vt. to proclaim loudly or prominently
vi. to make a sound resembling that of a trumpet
The word trumpet traces back to the Old French trompette, a diminutive of trompe (horn). The Germanic root likely mimics the instrument's resonant sound. The suffix -et subtly softens the term, reflecting its role as a smaller or refined version of earlier horns. Over time, trumpet expanded metaphorically to describe loud proclamations, echoing its auditory power.
The soldier raised the trumpet to his lips and played a clear, piercing note.
Her achievements were trumpeted across the news headlines.
Elephants sometimes trumpet to communicate over long distances.
The trumpet section added brilliance to the orchestra’s finale.
He trumpeted his political agenda at every rally.