1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
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The band got a new drummer.
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The drummer may shift the feel.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The Juneteenth Celebration will feature live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, and performances from the Djoli Kelan dancers and drummers.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Guided by the thunderous beat of their drummers, crews pulled their paddles through the water in unison, each boat surging toward the finish line as spectators cheered them on.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
The drummer may shift the feel.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
1
: one that plays a drum
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