bandmate

noun

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

Examples of bandmate in a Sentence

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In the immediate days that followed Payne’s death, family members, fans and all four of his former One Direction bandmates shared statements expressing their grief. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 Then, becoming an actor has taught me how to deal with my bandmates in a different way. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025 Earlier this week, it was announced that Malik and his fellow former One Direction bandmate, Louis Tomlinson, would be reuniting for a Netflix road trip series. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 And when Tulip, Posey, and Jade start to become bandmates and friends, Marino could understand the challenge the girls’ face. Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025 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 22 Oct. 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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