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Synonyms of drummer

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Another word for drummer is percussionist. Other synonyms of drummer are drummist, stickman, drumslade, hawker and peddler.

Synonyms and similar words for drummer

nounOne who plays the drums.

  • drummistA drummer; someone who plays a drum.
  • percussionistA trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.
  • stickmanA male drummer.
  • drumslade obsoleteA drummer.

nounSalesman.

Meaning of drummer

  1. noun One who plays the drums.
  2. noun A drumstick (the lower part of a chicken or turkey leg).
  3. noun Any of various fish of the family Kyphosidae, which make a drumming sound.

Full definition of drummer

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Questions about synonyms of drummer

What is another word for drummer?
Drummer has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as percussionist, drummist, stickman, drumslade, hawker and peddler.
What does drummer mean?
Drummer means one who plays the drums.

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