Definition

To make a loud, deep sound like a horn, often used in military or hunting contexts.

Example

The soldiers bugled to signal the start of the parade.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear the bugle bugle at the parade yesterday?

Yeah, it was really loud and exciting!

I know! It always gives me goosebumps when it bugles.

Same here, it really sets the mood for the whole event.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A brass musical instrument that is similar to a trumpet but does not have keys or valves, often used in military bands and for signaling.

Example

The bugle sounded the call for the soldiers to assemble.

Conversation

Did you hear that bugle playing in the park earlier?

Yeah, it sounded really nice! It reminded me of my school band days.

I used to play the bugle in my marching band too!

Root Explanation

Bugle originates from the Old French word *bugle*, which refers to a type of horn or trumpet. The term is derived from the Latin *buccina*, meaning a horn or trumpet used in military contexts. The word 'bugle' thus refers to a brass instrument that produces sound similar to a horn.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for a horn, 'bugle', to remember that a bugle is a type of brass instrument that sounds like a horn.

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