bandmate

noun

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

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Her bandmates have torn through all eight episodes already. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026 Darius Rucker will also celebrate his Veterans Voice Award, presented by USAA's Honor Through Action, with a special performance alongside his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Performers Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Billy Idol and International Artist Award of Excellence recipient Karol G are set to perform, as is Veterans Voice Award recipient Darius Rucker, alongside his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026 Frontman Vince Neil's Mötley Crüe bandmates are amazed at his recovery from a stroke the singer experienced in late 2024. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandmate

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 2 Jun. 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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