: a singer or musician who records for the same company as another

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Young Thug and his Young Stoner Life labelmates are heading to Europe later in October for a run of shows as part of the New Generation Tour across the pond. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Among boy groups, TWICE’s JYP labelmates 2PM is the case most often referred to as proof that the arrangement can work sustainably. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Seymour was a member of the Dwight Twilley Band, who were the Heartbreakers’ labelmates on Shelter Records in the mid-’70s. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026 Compared to her labelmates, though, Aurelius takes a more atmospheric approach. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labelmate

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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 11 Oct. 2026.

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