drumbeat
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for drumbeat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The sound made by striking a drum, or a steady rhythmic pulse.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
rataplan
rub-a-dub
How to use drumbeat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
steady drumbeat
drumbeat of criticism
Etymology
A straightforward compound of drum and beat.
Full origin of drumbeat →Frequently asked questions
What does “drumbeat” mean?
The word “drumbeat” means the sound made by striking a drum, or a steady rhythmic pulse. In plain terms, the rhythmic sound of a drum, or, figuratively, a steady, repeated pattern of pressure or activity.
How do you use “drumbeat” in a sentence?
Here is “drumbeat” used in a sentence: “The soldiers marched to the steady drumbeat.”
What part of speech is “drumbeat”?
“Drumbeat” is a noun.