bandmate

noun

band·​mate ˈban(d)-ˌmāt How to pronounce bandmate (audio)
: a fellow member of a band

Examples of bandmate in a Sentence

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Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson recorded a four-song EP to benefit their former bandmate. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2024 The band barely toured the album, and Martin was so down and spending so much time alone that his bandmates were worried for his safety. Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024 The bandmates were all at school in Dublin at the time, and within four years had signed a record deal and released their 1980 debut album. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Paul McCartney, Starr’s former bandmate in The Beatles, spent much of this fall performing stadium concerts across South America, followed by a European arena tour that concludes Dec. 19. George Varga, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bandmate 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bandmate was in 1821

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“Bandmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandmate. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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bandmate

noun
band·​mate ˈban(d)-ˌmāt How to pronounce bandmate (audio)
: a fellow member of a band
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