fanfare

🇺🇸 /ˈfænfer/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfænfeə(r)/
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noun
R

A short, loud musical piece played to honor someone important or to mark a special occasion.

The fanfare of trumpets announced the arrival of the guest of honor.

R

A lot of attention and celebration in the media about someone or something.

The new movie received much fanfare from the press.

translation

n. A short, loud musical piece played to honor someone important or to mark a special occasion.; A lot of attention and celebration in the media about someone or something.

Word Forms

Plural fanfares