Looking for the meaning of the word STRUM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STRUM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Strum
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 18th century: imitative; compare with thrum
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
strʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
play (a guitar or similar instrument) by sweeping the thumb or a plectrum up or down across the strings
Short Definition:play guitar or similar instrument by sweeping thumb or plectrum up or down across strings
Examples:- he was sitting in the bedroom strumming a guitar
- the minister strummed on his guitar
Word: Strum
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
strʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sound made by strumming a guitar or similar instrument
Short Definition:sound made by strumming
Examples:- the brittle strum of acoustic guitars
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