drummed

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of drum.
  drum

  noun

  a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of drum.
  drum

  noun

  a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.

Example Sentences

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drummed

He has drummed with everybody and has these other interests and businesses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Irene drummed into her charge the importance of manners, religion, education and comportment, which serve Vernice well as she moves into a world beyond her hometown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

"We drummed it up pretty good," Daigneault said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025

Builders have also amped up marketing and drummed up discounts to make newly built homes more attractive.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025

April drummed her fingers on the countertop and thought for a second.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Related Words

• strum