noun
Uncommon
drumming
DRUH-mihng
Drumming (noun) means the act or sound of beating a drum, or any similar rhythmic tapping noise. Example: “The drumming echoed through the concert hall.”
noun
1
The act or sound of beating a drum, or any similar rhythmic tapping noise.
"The drumming echoed through the concert hall."
"Rain made a steady drumming on the roof all night."
How to use drumming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or sound of striking a drum, or any comparable repetitive tapping sound.
Common pairings
constant drumming
drumming on the roof
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Word forms
- Plural
- drummings
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Rhymes for drumming
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What does “drumming” mean?
The word “drumming” means the act or sound of beating a drum, or any similar rhythmic tapping noise. In plain terms, the action or sound of striking a drum, or any comparable repetitive tapping sound.
How do you pronounce “drumming”?
“Drumming” is pronounced DRUH-mihng (/ˈdɹʌmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “drumming” in a sentence?
Here is “drumming” used in a sentence: “The drumming echoed through the concert hall.”
What part of speech is “drumming”?
“Drumming” is a noun.
Is “drumming” a common word?
“Drumming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
