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Word: Trumpet
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French trompette, diminutive of trompe (see trump). The verb dates from the mid 16th century
ˈtrʌmpɪt
a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone. The modern instrument has the tubing looped to form a straight-sided coil, with three valves.
Short Definition:brass musical instrument with flared bell
a North American pitcher plant.
Short Definition:North American pitcher plant
Word: Trumpet
Speech Type: Verb
ˈtrʌmpɪt
play a trumpet
Short Definition:play trumpet
Examples:- a jazz band trumpeted on the stage behind, and the kids danced until dark
proclaim widely or loudly
Short Definition:proclaim widely or loudly
Examples:- the next day, the press trumpeted the birth of a new star
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