trumpeter

noun trum·pet·er \ˈtrəm-pə-tər\

: a person who plays a trumpet

Full Definition of TRUMPETER

a : a trumpet player; specifically : one that gives signals with a trumpet

b : one that praises or advocates : eulogist, spokesman

a : any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body

b : any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet

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First Known Use of TRUMPETER

15th century

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