noun

drumbeat

Drumbeat (noun) means the sound made by striking a drum, or a steady rhythmic pulse. Example: “The soldiers marched to the steady drumbeat.”

noun

The sound made by striking a drum, or a steady rhythmic pulse.

"The soldiers marched to the steady drumbeat."

"There's a constant drumbeat of criticism against the new policy."

How to use drumbeat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe rhythmic sound of a drum, or, figuratively, a steady, repeated pattern of pressure or activity.

Common pairings

steady drumbeat drumbeat of criticism

Word forms

drumbeats plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of drum and beat.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for drumbeat

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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.

What is the meaning of drumbeat?

"drumbeat" (noun) means the sound made by striking a drum, or a steady rhythmic pulse.

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