Synonyms of drum

drum 1 of 2

noun

as in barrel

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder

an oil drum

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

drum

2 of 2

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

Phrases Containing drum

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