1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
Examples of drummer in a Sentence
The band got a new drummer.
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Draped in all-white, the Colombian star was flanked by dancers and drummers repping the colors of his native country.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Phil Crews always wanted to be a drummer and percussionist.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The Seattle group cycled through several drummers during the grunge era before Cameron was hired in 1998.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
Matt Cameron is leaving Pearl Jam, the drummer and his now-former bandmates announced today on social media.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 July 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Phil Crews always wanted to be a drummer and percussionist.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The Seattle group cycled through several drummers during the grunge era before Cameron was hired in 1998.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
Matt Cameron is leaving Pearl Jam, the drummer and his now-former bandmates announced today on social media.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for drummer
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
1
: one that plays a drum
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