drums

drums · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    Multiple percussion instruments; a drum kit.

  2. 2.

    Plays drums or beats rhythmically.

  3. 3.

    Cylindrical containers.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    beat the drums — to promote something enthusiastically
  • •
    drums of war — signals of approaching conflict

Related words

See also: drum, drummer, drumming

Etymology

From Dutch tromme, with plural/verb suffix -s.