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drums

Pronunciation: [drʌmz]

Word

Learn how to use drums in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make sounds. Drums come in many shapes and sizes and are used in lots of different types of music.

Example

My brother plays the drums in the school band and he loves it.

Example

She didn't want to play the drums because she thought they were too loud.

Example

Have you ever tried playing the drums in a band?

Context: “containers”

(noun) a large, round container that is used for storing things like liquids or materials. These drums are often made of metal or plastic.

Example

The workers moved the drums filled with oil to the storage area.

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There were no drums available for storing the heavy materials.

Example

How many drums do we need to transport the liquid?

Context: “music”

(verb) to play music using a drum. When you drum, you make beats and rhythms by hitting the drum.

Example

She drums every Saturday with her friends at the community center.

Example

He didn't drum last week because he was too busy with schoolwork.

Example

Can you drum along with that song?

How to pronounce drums

Pronunciation: [drʌmz]

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