drummer

noun

drum·​mer ˈdrə-mər 

1

: one that plays a drum

—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action

march to a different drummer

2

: traveling salesman

Examples of drummer in a Sentence

The band got a new drummer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rush singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson just made sure that their late bandmate drummer Neil Peart will have a permanent memorial in his old hometown. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Nerdiest song for drummers This will probably come down to stupidity. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

The band has spent hours in interviews explaining their comeback story, finding Armstrong (and new drummer Colin Brittain), and coping with the loss of Bennington. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026

Cumbia, a vibrant blend of music and dance, took shape along its banks at El Banco, where drummers still play the rhythms that traveled downstream to Barranquilla and eventually the rest of the world. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing drummer

• different drummer
• heard a different drummer
• march to the beat of a different drummer

Rhymes for drummer

• bummer
• comer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer
• midsummer
• newcomer

Kids Definition

drummer

noun

drum·​mer ˈdrəm-ər 

1

: one that plays a drum

2

: traveling salesman