steel drum

noun

: a musical instrument originally developed in Trinidad that is played by hammering raised and tuned portions of the bottom of an oil drum

Examples of steel drum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Get into the island spirit along the way with on-board rum tastings and steel drum lessons. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

The tone continues to be placid, the plunky marimba and steel drum score remains the same, and the performances only grow to feel even more remarkably lived-in as the severity of the situation clicks into place. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Greenidge manned the steel drums for his brother Robert, who died of a stroke in June. — Jake Harris july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums. — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for steel drum

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