bagpipe

[ bag-pahyp ]

noun

1. 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)

, bag·piped, bag·pip·ing.

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

bagpipe

/ ˈbæɡˌpaɪp /

noun

1. modifier of or relating to the bagpipes

   a bagpipe maker

Other Words From

• bagpiper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bagpipe¹

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

Example Sentences

The property was decked out in tartan, and Violet bought bagpipes and wore Highland dress.

From BBC

He said it had been a long journey to be able to play the bagpipes again.

From BBC

It wasn’t that long ago, in fact, that he broke out his bagpipes.

From Los Angeles Times

More than a hundred spectators watched from a hill above the garden as a bagpipe played “Amazing Grace” at the end.

From Seattle Times

Officers lined the street as dozens marched playing bagpipes and drums.

From Seattle Times