bandmate

noun

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

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But Porcaro and his older brothers/bandmates Jeff (the founding Toto drummer, who died in 1992) and Mike (Toto’s bassist from 1982 to 2007, who died in 2015) were all born in Connecticut. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 Albeit, Rudd’s dramatic arc with his bandmate and closest confidante Sandy (McDonald) provides for some solid buddy comedy antics as Rick attempts to prove himself. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026 And drummer Josh Freese, who returned to Nine Inch Nails last year after Foo Fighters dropped him for NIN’s previous drummer, Ilan Rubin, banged a percussion solo long enough for his bandmates to rush and join him on the main stage. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026 Linkin Park won’t hit the stage in Adelaide tonight (March 12) as planned, after a bandmate was struck down with an unidentified illness. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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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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