Drummer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drummer is a noun meaning (music) One who plays the drums.
Meaning
(music) One who plays the drums.
More Meanings
- A drumstick (the lower part of a chicken or turkey leg).
- Any of various fish of the family Kyphosidae, which make a drumming sound.
- (UK, slang) A housebreaker.
- (dated, slang) A travelling salesman.
Example Sentences
Bullock's liver will catch drummer.
Kate is the lead guitarist, Luna is the drummer, and Izzy is the bass guitarist.
Bennett's central figure, Ray, is first and foremost a serial "drummer" (housebreaker in crim-speak), and only secondly a human being, […]
The Eric Revis Trio, featuring the pianist Kris Davis, the bassist Eric Revis and the drummer Gerald Cleaver performing at the Jazz Gallery.Credit.
Word Forms
- drummers
Synonyms for drummer
Depending on context, synonyms include drummist, drumslade, percussionist, stickman, hawker, peddler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drumming, drum, bass, hey, swing, hitter.
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