bagpipe
Translation
bagpipe, bagpipes
Examples
He plays the bagpipe in a band.
He plays the bagpipes in a band.
The sound of the bagpipes is very loud.
The sound of the bagpipes is very loud.
Grammar Patterns
play the bagpipe(s) to play the musical instrument He plays the bagpipes in a band.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common)
Etymology
A compound of 'bag' (the air reservoir) and 'pipe' (the sound-producing chanter and drones).
Memory Tips
Picture the instrument: it's literally a 'bag' with 'pipes' attached. Often used in the plural 'bagpipes'.