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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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He’s repeated that sentiment in countless interviews over the years, but hearing him say it in front of his gently needling bandmates gives it a different kind of resonance. Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 Pos and Maseo recently dropped by Billboard’s offices for a photo shoot, an interview and their thoughts on losing their bandmate. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025 Unsurprisingly from what’s essentially a retrospective of a retrospective, Lennon himself isn’t quite as visible as in the previous eight episodes, the archivel footage which previously helped complement his bandmates’ recollections kept to a minimum. Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025 His daughter remembers him spending time with the family watching TV and playing chords on his unplugged guitar constantly; his bandmates recall him noodling on the guitar during almost every meal. Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 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 2 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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