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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

drums

/drʌmz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does drums mean?

noun, verb

A set of tuned percussion instruments, typically consisting of a bass drum, snare drum, and tom-toms, played by striking the head with sticks. To beat or strike something repeatedly, typically with a rhythmic motion.

Example

"The drummer's energetic performance on the drums got the crowd excited."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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