- plural of instrument.
- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
instruments
Example Sentences
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Which may well be why so many musical instruments so often mirror the curves, contours and parts of the human body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
A Japanese musician has been forced to cancel performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after her instruments were stolen from the venue.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Webb's high-resolution instruments now provide an even sharper look at the same object.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Derivative funds are similar to structured notes, financial instruments that combine a bond with an embedded derivative, which have long been sold on Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Even with modern instruments, pilots of commercial aircraft today need to be able to see the runway before they can land, even if they’ve been flying in cloud nearly to the ground.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
