bandmate

noun

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

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From there, Ness carves a path into punk-rock history with his bandmates Casey Royer, Dennis Danell, and Rikk Agnew — themselves following the groundwork laid by Fullerton punk pioneers, the Mechanics. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025 The multi-generational ensemble includes about a dozen of Tokunaga’s bandmates from the Peninsula Youth Orchestra and Carlmont High orchestra. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 Ritter and bandmates Nick Wheeler (lead guitar), Mike Kennerty (rhythm guitar) and Chris Gaylor (drums) all dressed as Elvis Presley. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 May 2025 That history proved to be quite a ride, his bandmates attested. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 May 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 6 Jun. 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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