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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cornet

/kɔːrˈneɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does cornet mean?

noun

A brass musical instrument with a flared bell, often used in jazz and classical music. It is a conical bore instrument, similar to a trumpet but with a more conical bore and a flared bell.

Example

"The soloist played a beautiful melody on the cornet during the concert."

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