1. plural of goombay: a type of Bahamian folk music characterized by rhythmic drumming and call-and-response vocals
Usage: Caribbean music
2. plural of goombay: traditional drums used in Bahamian folk music, typically made from goatskin stretched over a wooden frame
Usage: musical instruments

Examples

• The festival featured several goombays performances throughout the weekend.
• Local musicians played traditional goombays during the cultural celebration.
• The sound of goombays filled the air at the Bahamian street party.
• She learned to play the goombays from her grandmother.
• The band’s goombays created an infectious rhythm that got everyone dancing.
• Traditional goombays are still handcrafted by skilled artisans in the Bahamas.