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Definition of tambourine

tambourine

/ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/
tam · bou · rine
Plural:tambourines
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tambourine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A percussion instrument consisting of a small, shallow drumhead with loose metallic disks or jingles attached to the rim, played by shaking or striking it with the hand.

Example

"The lead singer energized the crowd by shaking a tambourine to the rhythm of the song."

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• Rhymes for tambourine

• Nearby Words

tambo
tambopata
tambora
tambourine
tampa
tampere
tana

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle French 'tambourin', a diminutive of 'tambour' (drum), which ultimately derives from Middle Persian 'tabīr' or Arabic 'ṭunbūr'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tambourine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tambourine
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