1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
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The band got a new drummer.
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British drummer Rick Buckler, best known for his work in the mod rock band The Jam, has died, according to reports.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
His post-birthday goal is to perform at least twice a month with the brassy band, which is deftly anchored by drummer Pat Pfiffner.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
And veteran bassist Kai Eckhardt, who’s toured and recorded with guitar legend John McLaughlin and drummer Billy Cobham, performs March 8.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
The Who played there in 1973, although during the concert, drummer Keith Moon passed out after reportedly taking horse tranquilizers.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
His post-birthday goal is to perform at least twice a month with the brassy band, which is deftly anchored by drummer Pat Pfiffner.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
And veteran bassist Kai Eckhardt, who’s toured and recorded with guitar legend John McLaughlin and drummer Billy Cobham, performs March 8.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
The Who played there in 1973, although during the concert, drummer Keith Moon passed out after reportedly taking horse tranquilizers.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
1
: one that plays a drum
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