Etymology
Origin of drumroll
Example Sentences
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Strategically, Mr. Musk made a point of plopping the deal down amid his building drumroll for a SpaceX IPO, expected in June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
The clarion intro, with its drumroll and its accelerating “me say day-o,” has been parodied countless times.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
We’re finally there and it’s — drumroll, please — nonalcoholic beer.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2023
After a brief and boring retirement in the countryside, she planned to make her triumphant return to — drumroll, please — the stage!
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2021
“I would like to share with all of you…” Andre starts a drumroll on the back of his chair.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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