Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for instrument.
Definitions

instrument

[in-struh-muhnt] / ˈɪn strə mənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say instrument? An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils. 

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His DNA was also recovered in 2023 from a medical instrument used to examine the victim, which had never been tested before.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Typically, implied volatility and spot price are inversely correlated for a given instrument, according to Kochuba.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Teddy Thompson possesses one of those voices, a golden, vivid instrument capable of conjuring joy — though not in excess; he’s English — and caverns of heartache.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Loeb also was Roosevelt’s instrument for directing their behavior and getting updates on their activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Musical activities such as singing, singing/vocalization, instrument play, movement/dance, musical improvisation, songwriting/composition, and listening to music, are types of musical therapy interventions to assess and help individuals practice identified skills.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




Vocabulary lists containing instrument


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "instrument" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com