trumpet

noun

A soprano brass instrument consisting of a long metal tube looped once and ending in a flared bell, the modern type being equipped with three valves for producing variations in pitch.

noun

Something shaped or sounding like this instrument.

noun

An organ stop that produces a tone like that of the brass instrument.

noun

A resounding call, as that of the elephant.

intransitive verb

To play a trumpet.

intransitive verb

To give forth a resounding call.

intransitive verb

To sound or proclaim loudly.

To publish by sound of trumpet; hence, to blaze or noise abroad; proclaim; celebrate.

To form with a swell or in the shape of a bell or funnel.