Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

steel drum

NOUN
percussion instrument
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The main parade started later in the morning and featured steel drum players, stilt walkers and dancers wearing flamboyant costumes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023

It’s an upbeat march, with steel drum and carnival horns in the mix.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Identifying her work as “arquitectura povera” in homage to the radical art movement Arte Povera, she reconstructed the industrial shell of a former steel drum factory into a cultural arts and sports center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2019

A key part of the conversation had been drowned out by a steel drum.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2017

In the kitchen, I show them the stainless steel drum that holds our primary water supply.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "steel drum" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com