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Definition of fanfare

fanfare

/ˈfæn.fɛər/
fan · fare
Plural:fanfares
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• noun

1

Ostentatious display, celebratory attention, or widespread publicity surrounding an event, launch, or arrival.

Example

"The software company released its latest operating system with great fanfare in the tech media."

2

A short, lively, and ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, especially trumpets, to introduce someone important or mark a special occasion.

Example

"A triumphant fanfare of trumpets echoed through the hall as the monarch entered."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French fanfare, which likely originated as an imitative word mimicking the bright sound of brass instruments or derived from Spanish fanfarria ('bluster' or 'braggadocio').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fanfare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fanfare
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