strummed; strumming
1
a
: to brush the fingers over the strings of (a musical instrument) in playing
strum a guitar
also
: thrum entry 1 sense 1
b
: to play (music) on a stringed instrument
strum a tune
2
: to cause to sound vibrantly
winds strummed the rigging—
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strummer
noun
Examples of strum in a Sentence
Verb
He strummed a tune on the guitar.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The models showcased the collection to the strums of Bossa nova.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The screens were also used for some more pleasingly abstract purposes, like opening up a central window at the start of the first song to show Danielle singing and strumming in isolation, and then opening similar digital windows on either side for Alana and Este.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Marcus Mumford channeled Gracie Abrams‘ guitar strums and vocals while visiting the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The models showcased the collection to the strums of Bossa nova.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Casa Bonita Quintet, as they’re called on the face of the kick drum, consists of forest animals playing piano and strumming a banjo and other instruments.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The screens were also used for some more pleasingly abstract purposes, like opening up a central window at the start of the first song to show Danielle singing and strumming in isolation, and then opening similar digital windows on either side for Alana and Este.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Strum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strum. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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