Fanfare
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Definitions
2 meaningsA short, loud musical flourish played on brass instruments, typically to announce something important.
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A short, loud musical flourish played on brass instruments.
The queen's arrival was announced with a triumphant fanfare.
💡 Simply: Think of it like a loud, happy trumpet sound that says, 'Hey, something exciting is happening!' Like when a movie starts or a champion is announced. It’s like a musical cheer!
👶 For kids: A loud and happy song played on trumpets to say something special is starting!
More Examples
A fanfare of trumpets heralded the start of the parade.
The opening of the festival was announced with a lively fanfare.
How It's Used
"The arrival of the dignitaries was announced with a vibrant fanfare."
"The opening of the new museum was accompanied by a lively fanfare."
A showy or elaborate display or celebration of something.
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A showy or elaborate display or celebration.
The new movie release was met with considerable fanfare.
💡 Simply: Imagine something gets a lot of attention and excitement, like a new phone release with lots of people cheering and taking pictures. That's fanfare, lots of fuss and celebration!
👶 For kids: When everyone is excited and celebrates something big!
More Examples
The winner's achievement was celebrated with much fanfare.
The announcement of the new initiative was accompanied by significant fanfare.
How It's Used
"The product launch was surrounded by considerable fanfare."
"The celebrity's wedding received much fanfare in the press."
Idioms & expressions
with great fanfare
With a lot of celebration and excitement.
"The new building was opened with great fanfare."
From French fanfare, from Old French fanfres (plural), possibly imitative of trumpet sounds.
Used since the late 17th century, initially referring to musical flourishes.
Memory tip
Imagine trumpets blaring to announce a special guest – that's a fanfare!