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fanfare

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfænˌfɛr/ · UK /ˈfænfeə/

fanfare means: A lot of public attention, excitement, or celebration surrounding an event.

noun

PUBLIC CELEBRATIONC1

A lot of public attention, excitement, or celebration surrounding an event.

  • The announcement came with little fanfare.
  • They launched the service with great fanfare.
  • She retired quietly, without any fanfare.

How to use it: with/without fanfare (The new shop opened without fanfare.)

Similar words: publicity, fuss, celebration

Common phrases: with great fanfare, without much fanfare, little fanfare

TRUMPET TUNEC1

A short, loud piece of music played on trumpets or horns to announce an important person or event.

  • The trumpets played a fanfare.
  • A loud fanfare announced the queen's arrival.
  • The concert opened with two short fanfares.

Similar words: flourish

Common phrases: trumpet fanfare, play a fanfare, opening fanfare

Questions about fanfare

What does fanfare mean?

A lot of public attention, excitement, or celebration surrounding an event.

What is fanfare in other languages?

Türkçe: tantana · Español: bombo · Français: faste · Deutsch: Tamtam · Italiano: clamore · 日本語: 大々的な宣伝

How do you pronounce fanfare?

In American English /ˈfænˌfɛr/; in British English /ˈfænfeə/.

How do you use fanfare in a sentence?

The announcement came with little fanfare. They launched the service with great fanfare.

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