Drum Definition & Meaning
drum
- noun
- a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
- the sound of a drum; "he could hear the drums before he heard the fifes"
- a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
- a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids
- a hollow cast-iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes
- small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise
- verb
- make a rhythmic sound; "Rain drummed against the windshield"; "The drums beat all night"
- play a percussion instrument
- study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"
"Drum" in song lyrics
See how drum is used in real songs:
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"We do a different dance but it's too the same drum"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"You're stung from my tongue as you run from the drum"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"cause trouble don't feed the bass drum"
3rd Bass — No Static at All
Words that rhyme with drum
Usage tips for "drum"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "drum" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for drum to find words that pair well.
Use "drum" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does drum mean?
- a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end the sound of a drum; "he could hear the drums before he heard the fifes" a bulging cylindrical shape
- What part of speech is drum?
- Drum is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does drum have?
- Drum has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).