Meaning of the word vaunt in English

What does vaunt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vaunt

US /vɑːnt/
UK /vɔːnt/

Verb

to boast about or praise something, especially excessively

Example:
The city vaunts its new public library as a model of modern architecture.
He likes to vaunt his achievements, even minor ones.

Noun

a boastful display of something

Example:
His speech was full of empty vaunts about his past successes.
Despite all the vaunt, their new product failed to impress.