labelmate

noun

la·​bel·​mate ˈlā-bəl-ˌmāt How to pronounce labelmate (audio)
: a singer or musician who records for the same company as another

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The Thrill Jockey labelmates will release the record on the label on April 24. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026 The show includes openers and Alternative Tentacles labelmates Wheelchair Sports Camp and The Dream Eaters. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2025 He’s now found himself among the new rising talent here in the city that started this rap thing, alongside the likes of his labelmate Laila! Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 Accompanied by his longtime friend, labelmate and DJ, Mannie Fresh—they, along with the 400 Degreez Band, cranked out the hit after hit. Essence, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for labelmate

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of labelmate was in 1967

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“Labelmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labelmate. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

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