strum
verb (used with object)
to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
strumming
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present participleof strum.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“It has none of those elements one sees so often: festivals of wrought iron, little Juliet balconies, guitars strumming in every corner,” he recalled in his 1998 interview.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Chip falls in with a troupe of street performers, evades the police, juggles along the Seine and eventually wanders into a smoky bar, where Penelope is strumming her guitar.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
As they shot the breeze, McCartney started strumming.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
But ego isn’t just Chalamet’s engine, it’s also his muse, whether he’s swinging a paddle, riding a sandworm or strumming a guitar as Bob Dylan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Stargirl strolled among us strumming her ukulele, asking for requests.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
