trumpets Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
   Sarracenia flava; huntsman's horns; huntsman's horn; yellow pitcher plant; yellow trumpet.
   
2. noun a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
   horn; trumpet; trump; cornet.
   
3. verb proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
   trumpet.
   
   • Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
4. verb play or blow on the trumpet
   trumpet.
   
5. verb utter in trumpet-like sounds
   trumpet.
   
   • Elephants are trumpeting

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