drummer

American  

[druhm-er] / ˈdrʌm ər /

noun

1. a person who plays a drum.

2. a commercial traveler or traveling sales representative.

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idioms

1. march to a different drummer,  to be motivated by a different set of values than the average person.

drummer British  

/ ˈdrʌmə /

noun

1. a person who plays a drum or set of drums

2. a salesman, esp a travelling salesman

3. slang  the slowest shearer in a team

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drummer More Idioms  

1. see march to a different beat (drummer).

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Etymology

Origin of drummer

First recorded in 1565–75; drum ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“It was just crazy. That night it was raining and both shows sold out,” recalls Lutefisk drummer Brandon Jay.

From Los Angeles Times

Other groups might lose or gain members, but once Ringo was in the drummer’s chair, there would be no Beatles except those Beatles, even if John was joining by tape from beyond the grave.

From Los Angeles Times

Led by the drummer and fan armed with a microphone, the travelling supporters and players celebrated their famous triumph together at the end.

From BBC

But in his own groups he is the rare drummer whose music draws you in with its subtlety rather than enveloping you with its power.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1970, Mercury formed Queen with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, going on to write many of the band's defining hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions and Don't Stop Me Now.

From BBC