Plural of fanfare
regular plural
The plural of fanfare is fanfares.
Forms of fanfare
| Singular | fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | fanfares |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Fanfares in a sentence
- Can you imagine, finally, the opening of Janácek's Sinfonietta, with its richly overtoned, overlapping fanfares, performed not by brass but by a consort of oboes—even very loud ones?2011, Jerrold Levinson, Music, Art, and Metaphysics. From the entry overtone
- Her “Coronation Theme: Organon,” made of black stereo speakers stacked up to the ceiling, sends dirgelike royal fanfares laced with the noise of shouting crowds shuddering through the room.2009 January 16, Holland Cotter, “Black History, Alive in Washington”, in New York Times. From the entry dirgelike
- “I say he’s a murdering cutthroat,” fanfares the ostrich-plumed young champion of slavery for the benefit of the pre-lunch throng congregating in the bakeoven air outside Morrison’s Cafe & Groggery.1995, Bruce Olds, Raising Holy Hell, New York, N.Y.: Henry Holt and Company, →ISBN, page 167. From the entry bakeoven
Meaning of fanfare
- noun A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
- noun A show of ceremony or celebration.
- verb To play a fanfare.
Questions about the plural of fanfare
- What is the plural of fanfare?
- The plural of fanfare is fanfares.
- Is fanfare countable?
- Fanfare is a countable and uncountable noun.
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