fanfare

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from French fanfare.

Example Sentences

• "They played a short fanfare to announce the arrival of the king."
• "This new locomotive was turned out of Doncaster works in May, 1934, to a mighty fanfare of trumpets."
• "The town opened the new library with fanfare and a speech from the mayor."