Definition

The act of making a loud, clear sound, often like a trumpet, or the sound itself.

Example

The trumpeting of the elephants could be heard from miles away.

Conversation

Did you hear that trumpeting from the parade yesterday?

Yeah, it was so loud and festive!

I loved how the trumpeting added to the atmosphere.

Absolutely! It really made the whole event more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make a loud, clear sound like a trumpet, often used to describe announcing something in a bold or enthusiastic way.

Example

The elephants were trumpeting loudly in the distance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear the elephants trumpeting at the zoo yesterday?

Yeah, it was such a unique sound!

I love how they trumpeting when they're excited.

Root Explanation

Trumpeting → It is formed from "trumpet" (from Old French *trompette*, meaning a brass musical instrument) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "trumpeting" refers to the action of making a loud, trumpet-like sound.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of a brass instrument, like a trumpet, to remember that "trumpeting" means making a loud sound like a trumpet.

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