bandmate

noun

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

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Fetters writes solo albums and releases them on his own schedule between going on the road as a solo artist or playing reunion shows with old bandmates. Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025 The musician had been working on a new project with his bandmates, who have decided to release the material as an EP and continue their two-decade-long career. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025 The pair celebrated alongside Daniel’s The 1975 bandmates — including frontman Matty Healy and his fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel — as well as Charli’s close friends, including Troye Sivan, her tourmate from last year and longtime friend. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 Hartzman’s bandmates — Lenderman, Chelmis, drummer Alan Miller, and bassist Ethan Baechtold — vetoed her original title for the album, Carolina Girl. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 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 1 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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