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fanfare

/ˈfæn.feə/

/ˈfæn.fɛr/

fanfarenoun

fanfares

/ˈfæn.feə/

/ˈfæn.fɛr/

Translations

фанфары

The event began with a grand fanfare.

Мероприятие началось с грандиозных фанфар.

Additional translations

трубный сигнал

помпа

Definitions

A short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important.

The fanfare announced the arrival of the king at the grand hall.

Publicity or advertising, especially when it is excessive or ostentatious.

The new product was launched with much fanfare, including a large advertising campaign.

Synonyms

fanfareverb

fanfared

Past Simple

fanfared

Past Participle

fanfaring

Gerund

/ˈfænfeə/

/ˈfænˌfɛr/

Definitions

(transitive) To announce or publicize with a flourish or ostentatious display.

The organizers fanfared the opening of the exhibition across social media.

(intransitive) To sound a fanfare on brass instruments.

Trumpets fanfared as the procession entered the square.

Synonyms

fanfareadjective

more fanfare

Comp.

most fanfare

Super.

Used attributively before a noun, e.g. "fanfare music".

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a fanfare; consisting of or suitable for a fanfare (used attributively).

The ceremony began with fanfare music that thrilled the audience.

Synonyms