fanfare
noun/ˈfænfeə(r)/
/ˈfænfer/
- [countable] a short loud piece of music that is played to celebrate somebody/something important arriving
- A fanfare of trumpets will sound for the King.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- little
- trumpet
- …
- give
- play
- sound
- …
- surround something
- a fanfare of trumpets
- [uncountable, countable] a large amount of activity and discussion in the media to celebrate somebody/something
- The product was launched amid much fanfare worldwide.
- Despite the fanfare of publicity that accompanied its launch, his latest novel sold only a few hundred copies.
Extra Examples- It was a bold law but there was a distinct lack of fanfare surrounding its passage.
- The movie was released with little fanfare in 2023.
- The new building was opened with great fanfare in January 1895.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- little
- trumpet
- …
- give
- play
- sound
- …
- surround something
- a fanfare of trumpets
Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French, ultimately of imitative origin.
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