bandmate

noun

band·​mate ˈban(d)-ˌmāt How to pronounce bandmate (audio)
: a fellow member of a band

Examples of bandmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Steve Albini passed away unexpectedly in May, and his band’s sixth album, recorded at his Chicago homebase Electrical Audio with bandmates Bob Weston and Todd Trainer, only added to the weight of the loss. Maura Johnston, TIME, 10 June 2024 The full tracklist is stacked with features, including bandmate Jungkook, and labelmate Yunjin from Le Sserafim, plus Benny Blanco, Nile Rodgers, Gaeko, Yoon Mirae, and Jinbo the SuperFreak. Zoe Guy, Vulture, 7 June 2024 Colin left the band in 2003 due to substance abuse, according to Variety, but continued to perform in other bands, including with former bandmates Hotchkiss and Underwood. CBS News, 22 May 2024 In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bandmate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bandmate was in 1821

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“Bandmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandmate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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bandmate

noun
band·​mate ˈban(d)-ˌmāt How to pronounce bandmate (audio)
: a fellow member of a band
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