drumbeat

[druhm-beet]

noun

1. the rhythmic sound of a drum.

drumbeat

/ ˈdrʌmˌbiːt /

noun

1. the sound made by beating a drum

Word History and Origins

Origin of drumbeat¹

First recorded in 1850–55; drum ¹ + beat

Example Sentences

The drumbeat within Democratic ranks — and even beyond them — is already beginning: Schumer must step down.

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"We heard strange sounds like drumbeats followed by whistles - those were bullets," he told the BBC.

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In such a scenario, experts say messaging becomes extremely important to keep the drumbeat going to change norms and to make people more aware of the need to take care of their girls and mothers.

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But the company has faced a steady drumbeat of subscriber losses, including shedding 177,000 internet customers in the first and second quarters of this year.

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The drumbeat of warnings about AI-related job cuts has increased in recent months.

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