bandmate

noun

band·​mate ˈban(d)-ˌmāt 

: a fellow member of a band

Examples of bandmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New Found Glory has canceled their performance at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, which was set to begin next week, following the death of bandmate Chad Gilbert. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Writing songs is a different experience for Diggle now that Shelley, his bandmate for over 40 years, is gone. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

The unexpected addition gave the song, which was already written as a tribute to Horan’s late One Direction bandmate, a very poignant ending. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026

Due in December, the 500-plus-page volume was written by music journalist and Great Falls bassist Shane Mehling and draws on interviews with Hydra Head artists, former bandmates and ex-employees. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bandmate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

bandmate

noun

band·​mate ˈban(d)-ˌmāt 

: a fellow member of a band