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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brian Wilson died June 11, 2025, while drummer Dennis, the only surfer, despite the group's association with Southern California surfing culture, died after drowning in 1983.
—
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
On Heavenly’s last record, released in 1996, their daydreamy idealism had become more vulgar and concrete, and the instrumental backing had adopted a Britpop punchiness to match; however, the album was released just after drummer Mathew Fletcher’s death, leading to Heavenly’s abrupt dissolution.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
Currently, Clay Street Unit is Walker on guitar and vocals, mandolinist Scottie Bolin, pedal steel player Brad Larrison, drummer Brendan Lamb, bassist Jack Kotarba, and fiddle player Dan Andree.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
In the past she was often backed only by a DJ, but here she was accompanied by four top-notch jazz musicians — keyboardist Philip Cornish, guitarist/singer Emily Elbert, bassist Chelton Grey and drummer Jharis Yockley — each of whom got some extra shine during the night with fiery solos.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for drummer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
On Heavenly’s last record, released in 1996, their daydreamy idealism had become more vulgar and concrete, and the instrumental backing had adopted a Britpop punchiness to match; however, the album was released just after drummer Mathew Fletcher’s death, leading to Heavenly’s abrupt dissolution.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
Currently, Clay Street Unit is Walker on guitar and vocals, mandolinist Scottie Bolin, pedal steel player Brad Larrison, drummer Brendan Lamb, bassist Jack Kotarba, and fiddle player Dan Andree.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
In the past she was often backed only by a DJ, but here she was accompanied by four top-notch jazz musicians — keyboardist Philip Cornish, guitarist/singer Emily Elbert, bassist Chelton Grey and drummer Jharis Yockley — each of whom got some extra shine during the night with fiery solos.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for drummer
Cite this Entry
“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
1
: one that plays a drum
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
