bandmate

noun

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

Examples of bandmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 81-year-old rock icon attended the LA premiere at TCL’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood on May 21st, flanked by his children and bandmates. Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 For the tuba player Marcus Rojas, a longtime friend who now plays in Conspiracy Brass, his bandmate’s omnivorousness has been instructive. Steve Smith, New York Times, 29 May 2024 Wahlberg’s bandmate, Joey McIntyre, was credited as a writer on six songs with songwriter/producer Sean Thomas. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024 The news of his death led stars such as Carlos Vives and Miguel Morales, his former bandmate in Los Diablitos, to express their sorrow on social media. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bandmate 

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Word History

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. 2024.

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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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