Fanfare

Pronunciation

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}}

Full definition of fanfare

Noun

1. (countable) A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.They played a short fanfare to announce the arrival of the king.
2. (uncountable) A show of ceremony or celebration.The town opened the new library with fanfare and a speech from the mayor.