drum

[drʌm]

drum Definition

• 1. a percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands, typically cylindrical, barrel-shaped, or bowl-shaped with a taut membrane over one or both ends
• 2. a sound made by or resembling that of a drum
• 3. a cylindrical container or receptacle

Using drum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He played the drum in the marching band.

• Example

  The drummer beat the drum loudly.

• Example

  She heard the drum of hooves in the distance.

• Example

  The oil drum was filled to the brim with gasoline.

drum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drum

• timpani
• barrel
• percussion instrument
• snare drum
• bass drum

Idioms Using drum

• drum into someone's head

  to teach or impress upon someone through repetition

  Example

  Her parents drummed into her head the importance of getting a good education.

• drum something up

  to create or generate something, often interest or support

  Example

  The politician tried to drum up support for his campaign by making speeches and holding rallies.

• bang the drum for someone/something

  to publicly support or promote someone or something

  Example

  The coach always bangs the drum for his players, encouraging them to do their best.

Phrases with drum

• beat the drum

  to promote something vigorously

  Example

  The company hired a marketing team to beat the drum for their new product.

• drum up business

  to try to get more customers or clients for a business

  Example

  The sales team is trying to drum up business for the new restaurant.

• march to the beat of a different drum

  to do things in a different way from most people

  Example

  She always marched to the beat of a different drum, never following the crowd.

Origins of drum

from Middle Dutch 'tromme', of imitative origin

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Summary: drum in Brief

A 'drum' [drʌm] is a percussion instrument that is struck with sticks or hands, usually cylindrical or bowl-shaped with a taut membrane over one or both ends. It can also refer to a sound resembling that of a drum or a cylindrical container. Phrases like 'beat the drum' and 'drum up business' denote promotion or generating interest, while idioms like 'drum into someone's head' and 'bang the drum for someone/something' imply teaching or support.