drummer

drum-mer · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who plays a drum or drums, especially in a band.

  2. 2.

    (Historical) A traveling salesman.

Forms

plural: drummers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    drummer boy — a young person who plays the drum, especially in a military context

Related words

See also: drum, drumming, drums
Synonyms: percussionist

Etymology

From drum + -er (agent suffix). The word drum comes from Dutch tromme.