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Meaning of fanfare

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fanfare

Pronunciation:/ˈfænfɛə//ˈfænfɛəɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.

    Example: They played a short fanfare to announce the arrival of the king.

  2. A show of ceremony or celebration.

    Example: The town opened the new library with fanfare and a speech from the mayor.

verb

Definitions

  1. To play a fanfare.

  2. To embellish with fanfares.

  3. To imitate a fanfare, in order to dramatize the presentation or introduction of something.

  4. To introduce with pomp and show.