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 Black and his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass touched on the idea of a School of Rock sequel back in January 2023, during an interview for the Octane channel on SiriusXM. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 Like many of Swift's bandmates, the husband and father of three has been with her since 2007. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 This tour is designed in the round, with Bryan and the bandmates on stage in the center of the arena floor. Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 Osbourne and Morrison — who plays guitar in Billy Idol’s group and wrote the music with his Idol bandmate Steve Stevens — both figure the tune poured out of them in less than half an hour. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024 The last surviving member, Brad Fischetti, has performed LFO songs in memory of his late bandmates and carries on their legacy. 20. Lisa Raphael, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024 Fast forward 50 years and a much older Springsteen is visiting Theiss on his deathbed as his former bandmate is dying of cancer. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024 Also present were bandmates Mark Damon on bass and Jamie Perkins on drums. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 12 Mar. 2024 Some of his bandmates waiting outside the room nod along. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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