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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Victoria Beckham reunited with the Spice Girls to celebrate former bandmate Emma Bunton's 50th birthday amid her family drama with her estranged son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026 This new singer recited turgid poetry over his new bandmates’ compositions, which erred towards brittle reggae and boogie. Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026 According to Rob Shuter, her former bandmates are trying to help her by planning a distraction. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2026 Victoria’s Insta Stories on Wednesday sent birthday wishes to ex-bandmate Emma Bunton. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 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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