Instrument

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

Instrument (noun)

  1. A device used to produce musical sounds, like a guitar or piano.
  2. A tool used for measuring or recording something, like a thermometer.
  3. A formal document, especially one that is legally binding.

Examples

  • She plays the instrument beautifully.
  • Learning an instrument takes time.

Common collocations: play an instrument, tune an instrument, musical instrument, calibrate the instrument, precision instrument

Synonyms of Instrument

Formal

Neutral

Informal