What does BUGLE mean?

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: a brass instrument similar to a trumpet, typically without valves or keys and used for military signals.
• noun: a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes as a decorative trim.
• verb: play or sound (a bugle).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbjuɡəl/
• UK: /ˈbjuːɡ(ə)l/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "bugle" comes from the Middle English word "bouge" meaning "a curved instrument" and the Latin word "buculus" meaning "young ox". The bugle was originally used as a military instrument to communicate orders, signals, and alarms. It was also used in hunting and sporting events. The decorative bugle bead was popular in fashion during the mid-19th century and is still used today in some clothing designs.

5. Synonyms: trumpet, horn, cornet, flugelhorn

6. Related Words: bugzy, bulge, bogle, budge, beget

7. Example Sentences:

• The bugle sounded the call to retreat.
• She sewed bugle beads onto the hem of her dress.
• He learned to bugle in the Boy Scouts.