drumroll

noun

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

Examples of drumroll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Presley’s version added new twists like the massive drumroll into the chorus, part of the song’s legacy ever since. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024 Following a drumroll from Liu and Rae, Robbie revealed that the winners of the Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge were... Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, known for their previous work on the HGTV series 100 Day Dream Home. Christian Holub, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2023 While aiming for each target, 20 healthy young adults heard a unique sound such as a meow, drumroll or bell. Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024 And the sum of the numbers in the Chiefs' rival teams name is (drumroll) 4+9=13. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024 The Invigorate High-Rise Tights offer a high-rise fit and — drumroll please — side drop-in pockets. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 As Barker performed a drumroll, a burst of blue streamers shot in the air behind them. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023 The secret ingredient was (drumroll, please)… grape jelly! Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023 Now…drumroll please…there is a brand-new drink on the menu this year! Lindy Segal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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