bandmate

noun

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

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In the end, what matters most is having people who can step up and deliver when the moment demands it — just like the bandmates who shine when the crowd’s waiting and the lights come up. Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025 Rosé Ties Jennie from Blackpink With a trio of Pop Airplay hits to her credit, Rosé ties her Blackpink bandmate Jennie for the third-most placements on the Pop Airplay ranking among K-pop soloists. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 In a lengthy Facebook post, Abbruzzese thanked fans for their support and excitement but admitted that the years of estrangement between himself and his former bandmates make a comeback unlikely. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 July 2025 Thank you to everyone, including my bandmates and family, for understanding and respecting this difficult, but necessary, decision. EW.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandmate

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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 22 Jul. 2025.

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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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