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Definition of trumpet creeper
trumpet creeper
Plural:trumpet creepers
trumpet creeper Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A vigorous, fast-growing woody vine (Campsis radicans) native to eastern North America, characterized by pinnate leaves and clusters of bright orange or reddish tubular flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
Example
"The gardener planted a trumpet creeper along the old wooden trellis to provide a burst of summer color and attract local wildlife."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for the distinctive, elongated, trumpet-like shape of its blossoms and its vigorous, creeping growth habit as a climbing vine.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trumpet creeper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trumpet creeper