Synonyms of drum

drum 1 of 2

noun

ˈdrəm 

as in barrel

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder

an oil drum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barrel
• tin
• bucket
• canister
• can
• pail
• tin can
• cannikin

drum

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verb

as in to tap

to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically

absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tap
• bang
• beat
• rap
• pound
• pat
• clap
• hit
• bat
• knock
• thump
• slam
• bop
• hammer
• click
• smack
• sock
• thud
• whack
• bash
• swat
• ping
• clatter
• wallop
• paste
• strike
• thwack
• clink
• tip
• flick
• chuck
• chink
• bonk
• pitter-patter
• pit-a-pat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drum

Noun

Heated air can only flow freely through the laundry to dry your clothing if the dryer drum spins, allowing the clothing to tumble repeatedly rather than settling into a clump at the bottom of the machine. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Laureen Scheid and her two daughters, will join him on stage to dance, sing and play drums. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Welsh drummer who formerly performed with AC/DC, David Gilmour and more has decided to permanently take a step back from drumming. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

The franchise’s iconic theme song is starting to play, the loud warrior drums about to give way to that ubiquitous melody. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing drum

• beat the drum (for)
• drum (out)
• drum up