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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The trio was soon joined by trumpeter Aquiles Navarro and drummer Tcheser Holmes.
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Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In 1970, North formed the band alongside vocalist and guitarist David Pack, bassist and vocalist Joe Puerta and drummer Burleigh Drummond.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer has undergone a period of extensive personal upheaval in recent years.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In 1970, North formed the band alongside vocalist and guitarist David Pack, bassist and vocalist Joe Puerta and drummer Burleigh Drummond.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer has undergone a period of extensive personal upheaval in recent years.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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