bandmate

noun

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

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Three musicians Moore is unlikely to perform with are his Sonic Youth bandmates: Kim Gordon, Lee Renaldo and Steve Shelley. Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025 But all of that came to a head in 2012 when Flanagan was accused of stabbing two of his bandmates backstage at a show in New York City. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025 The concert special was set to feature Nick and bandmates Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough, plus other celebs like Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle and Nikki Glaser. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 That leaves just two other bandmates — Jung Kook and V — who’ve only put out one collection apiece, at least so far. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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