Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-a-bugle
verb phrase
/bloʊ ə ˈbjuːɡəl/
Definition
To sound a bugle, particularly to signal or announce something, often related to military ceremonies or gatherings.
Examples
- During the parade, the soldier was instructed to blow-a-bugle to signal the beginning of the ceremony.
- At dawn, the bugler would blow-a-bugle to wake the troops for morning drills.
Meaning
The phrase typically refers to the act of playing a bugle to mark an event, often associated with military traditions or celebrations.
Synonyms
- sound a bugle
- play a bugle
- call a bugle
