drumroll

noun

drum·​roll ˈdrəm-ˌrōl How to pronounce drumroll (audio)
: a roll on a drum or its sound

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The best example of this was a prize task in which he was asked to bring in the best thing to see after a drumroll. — Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026 The best city overall to go on a Christmas tour is—drumroll, please—London. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2025 Altogether, my picks came to a total of — drumroll, please — $98. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 Yet an 80-year study from Harvard found the key to happiness is — drumroll — relationships. — Lisa Lacy, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drumroll

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drumroll was in 1810

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“Drumroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drumroll. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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