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drumroll

noun

drum·​roll ˈdrəm-ˌrōl How to pronounce drumroll (audio)
: a roll on a drum or its sound

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Other solid performances in film included the Danish drama Mango, which topped the non-English list with 10.8M views, and…drumroll…KPop Demon Hunters in third place on the English film list with 11.6M views. Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025 While there is merit to going hands-free with a crossbody silhouette or belt bag, there’s something to be said about the best top-handle bags—a good old-fashioned piece to be carried with (drumroll, please) your hands. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025 The best mobile carrier and internet service providers (ISPs) in 2025 are—drumroll, please—T-Mobile and AT&T Fiber, according to a new report from Ookla. Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 23 July 2025 The clop of the horse's hooves is a kind of muted drumroll. Scott Simon, NPR, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for drumroll

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drumroll was in 1810

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“Drumroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drumroll. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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