bandmate

noun

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

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Rushmere, released last March, was their first as a trio after guitarist and banjoist Winston Marshall left the band in part due to political differences with his bandmates. William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026 And just around the corner sat a small church where Stevie Wonder once performed in honor of his late bandmate Leo Penn. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 Instead, the lasting impression comes from his bandmates’ graceful turns through delicate post-rock. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2026 The campaign comes amid an exciting time for Jung Kook, who’s gearing up to drop Arirang, his first album with his BTS bandmates since 2020’s Be, on March 20. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandmate

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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 4 Mar. 2026.

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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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