American English
/ˈɪn.stɹə.mn̩ts/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of instrument
Tools or devices designed for particular jobs or purposes.
Practice out loudTools or devices designed for particular jobs or purposes.
The surgeon arranged the instruments before the operation.
These instruments are designed for delicate work.
For a simple hand tool, tool is often more natural. Instruments is common for precise or specialized devices.
Objects that make music when people play them.
The orchestra has many different musical instruments.
She is learning to play different instruments at music school.
For Spanish tocar un instrumento, use play an instrument, not touch an instrument.
Devices used to measure or record things.
These instruments measure temperature and pressure.
The technician checked the readings on the instruments.
People or things used to produce particular results, often by someone else.
The laws became instruments of social change.
They used threats as instruments of control.
An object used to make music.
She can play several musical instruments.
The part of a vehicle or machine that contains its controls and displays.
The warning light appeared on the instrument panel.
A contract or asset with financial value, such as a share or a bond.
The bank offers several financial instruments.