noun
drumstick
DRUHM-stihk
Drumstick (noun) means a stick used to strike a drum. Example: “He twirled his drumsticks before starting the song.”
noun
1
A stick used to strike a drum.
"He twirled his drumsticks before starting the song."
2
The lower leg portion of a cooked chicken or turkey.
"She ordered a drumstick and fries at the fried chicken shop."
How to use drumstick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the wooden stick used to play a drum, or the leg portion of a chicken, named for its similar shape.
Common pairings
chicken drumstick
twirl a drumstick
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Word forms
- Plural
- drumsticks
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Etymology
A compound of drum and stick, first describing the instrument accessory before being applied to the similarly shaped chicken leg.
Frequently asked questions
What does “drumstick” mean?
The word “drumstick” means a stick used to strike a drum. In plain terms, either the wooden stick used to play a drum, or the leg portion of a chicken, named for its similar shape.
How do you pronounce “drumstick”?
“Drumstick” is pronounced DRUHM-stihk (/ˈdɹʌmˌstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “drumstick” in a sentence?
Here is “drumstick” used in a sentence: “He twirled his drumsticks before starting the song.”
What part of speech is “drumstick”?
“Drumstick” is a noun.
How many meanings does “drumstick” have?
“Drumstick” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stick used to strike a drum.
