drumroll

noun

drum·​roll ˈdrəm-ˌrōl 

: a roll on a drum or its sound

Examples of drumroll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The drumroll for athletes to ramp up preparations is getting more persistent, and Olympic coaches are beginning to visualize their rosters and lineups. — Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026

The best example of this was a prize task in which he was asked to bring in the best thing to see after a drumroll. — Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Altogether, my picks came to a total of — drumroll, please — $98. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

Yet an 80-year study from Harvard found the key to happiness is — drumroll — relationships. — Lisa Lacy, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drumroll

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol