bagpipe

American

[bag-pahyp] / ˈbægˌpaɪp /

noun

Often bagpipes. a reed instrument consisting of a melody pipe and one or more accompanying drone pipes protruding from a windbag into which the air is blown by the mouth or a bellows.

verb (used with object)

bagpiped, bagpiping

Nautical. to back (a fore-and-aft sail) by hauling the sheet to windward.

bagpipe British

/ ˈbæɡˌpaɪp /

noun

(modifier) of or relating to the bagpipes

a bagpipe maker

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Other Word Forms

bagpiper noun

Etymology

Origin of bagpipe

First recorded in 1300–50, bagpipe is from the Middle English word baggepipe. See bag, pipe ¹

Example Sentences

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In addition to the more traditional Chinese performances, including lion and dragon dancers, this year’s parade featured marching bands, ballet folklórico dancers and a bagpipe troupe, highlighting the event’s theme: “Unity in the Community.”

From Los Angeles Times

Katie Robertson's passion for the bagpipes has gained her thousands of followers online.

From BBC

For the semi-final, one fan managed to smuggle a set of bagpipes into the arena.

From BBC

Armed with just a set of bagpipes, the Scotsman played his way into danger when his regiment was in chaos and panic.

From BBC

Belief swirled like the skirl of the bagpipes.

From BBC

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