What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thumper
Example
The thumper of the bass guitar shook the entire room. [thumper: noun]
Example
The construction site was filled with the thumping sounds of heavy machinery. [thumping: adjective]
drum
Example
The drummer played a solo on his snare drum. [drum: noun]
Example
The rain drummed against the roof of the car. [drummed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Drum is a more common word than thumper and is used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thumper and drum?
Both thumper and drum are informal words and are more commonly used in casual conversation or creative writing rather than formal writing or academic contexts.
