drummer
- 01 A2 Elementary
someone who plays the drums, especially in a band.
a musician who plays various types of drums or percussion instruments.
Simple“The drummer started a fast beat, and the rest of the band joined in.”
In context“The session drummer was praised for his ability to maintain a complex polyrhythmic beat while the lead guitarist improvised.”
Synonymspercussionist - 02 B1 Intermediate
the lower part of a cooked chicken or turkey leg.
the lower portion of the leg of a cooked bird, specifically a chicken or turkey.
Simple“The kids always fight over who gets the last drummer from the roasted chicken.”
In context“He served the fried chicken with a side of coleslaw, ensuring each guest received at least one drummer.”
Synonymsdrumstick - 03 C2 Proficiency
a person who travels to different places to sell products for a company.
a commercial traveller or travelling salesperson who solicits orders for a firm.
Simple“In the old stories, a drummer would go from town to town selling tools.”
In context“The protagonist of the play is a weary drummer who has spent decades traversing the Midwest with a suitcase full of samples.”
Synonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
a person who breaks into houses to steal things.
a person who commits housebreaking or burglary.
Simple“The police caught the drummer as he was trying to climb out of the window.”
In context“The local constabulary warned residents to secure their back doors following reports of a notorious drummer operating in the area.”
Synonymsburglarhousebreaker
From drum + -er (occupational suffix) or + -er (relational noun suffix).
From drum (“house”) + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.