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

Ferrer ended up playing in Guns N’ Roses for 19 years, longer than Steven Adler and Matt Sorum combined, becoming the longest-serving drummer in the band’s history. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

In the brief but juicy clip, posted to gossip page Deux Moi’s Instagram, Charlotte Watts (Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts’ artist granddaughter) walks down the steps to the street, followed by an unidentified woman. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

But to make up for it, former drummer Chris Weingarten has joined his replacement, Joe Wong, giving bassist/vocalist BJ Warshaw and keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Dan Friel a two-kit rhythm section to play with. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Her great-uncles and grandfather—who was a drummer and a singer—were once in talks with Motown about signing. — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 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