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noun

ˈdrəm How to pronounce drum (audio)
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as in barrel
a metal container in the shape of a cylinder an oil drum

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verb

as in to tap
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table

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Noun
Pearl Jam’s drum seat was vacated in July 2025 by Matt Cameron after a 27-year run — until Laboriel was revealed on Friday. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 The event kicked off with multicultural music by Native American, Korean and West African drum ensembles. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
The Welsh drummer who formerly performed with AC/DC, David Gilmour and more has decided to permanently take a step back from drumming. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The franchise’s iconic theme song is starting to play, the loud warrior drums about to give way to that ubiquitous melody. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
  1. barrel
  2. tap
  3. tin
  4. bang
  5. bucket
Noun
  • The core of the plan is a coordinated release of 100 million barrels through the IEA over four months, with a large share of diesel front-loaded into the first 20 days.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • After all, what could go wrong sitting atop three million barrels of oil while a hostile country fires missiles and drones at it?
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • De La Faverie brought in a new team under the creative direction of Nicola Formichetti and the brand has quickly moved to reestablish relevance, tapping everyone from Chappell Roan to Kris Jenner as spokespeople.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond speed and convenience, tap to pay and similar contactless payment options generally offer enhanced security features aimed at reducing fraud and protecting customers’ information, according to the North Carolina Bankers Association.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Bale’s daily diet consisted of black coffee, an apple and a tin of tuna.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many were injured, and there was insufficient food—including eight chocolate bars, some wine, two tins of mussels—to support survivors.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • On this day in 1960, one of the most shocking and iconic Cold War moments unfolded when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev brandished and banged his shoe at the United Nations.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Kulich stood near the side of the net banging his stick on the ice, and Power found him with the perfect pass.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • There are intimate inns tucked into the woods, bucket-list A-frame Airbnbs, and happening hubs just beyond Main Street available for check-in at your convenience.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Everything fits in three shipping containers, which are moisture-controlled with buckets of silica gel.
    — Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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