TAMBOUR
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TAMBOUR
A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
"Replace the drum unit of your printer."
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
"The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums."
A small hill or ridge of hills.
A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.
A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.
A small shallow drum.
A circular frame for embroidery.
Examples of TAMBOUR in a Sentence
- "Replace the drum unit of your printer."
- "The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums."
Word Details
Is TAMBOUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAMBOUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TAMBOUR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for TAMBOUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | m | b | o | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAMBOUR
100 words from the letters in TAMBOUR
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How to Use TAMBOUR in Word Games
TAMBOUR is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TAMBOUR uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TAMBOUR to find 100 additional valid words.