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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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But much of his work has focused on his bandmates in the Stones. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025 The band — also featuring guitarist Wes Borland, DJ Lethal and Otto — issued a joint statement honoring their beloved bandmate as well. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2025 His mom is Heaton's former bandmate Archie's mom is Heaton's former Comanechi bandmate, Matsuura. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 Kollins gives an emotional rendition of the title track— including the famous guitar solo Prince is known for— as he is accompanied by his Revolution bandmates after their reconciliation. Essence, 28 Nov. 2025 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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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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