1. plural of trumpet; brass musical instruments with a flared bell and three valves

1. third person singular present of trumpet; announces loudly or proclaims widely

Examples

• The orchestra’s trumpets played a brilliant fanfare.
• Three trumpets and two trombones formed the brass section.
• She trumpets her achievements to anyone who will listen.
• The newspaper trumpets the scandal on its front page.
• Military trumpets signaled the start of the ceremony.
• He always trumpets his success at work.
• The jazz band featured two talented trumpets.
• The politician trumpets his policy proposals at every rally.