bandmate

noun

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

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Several of his bandmates are still enlisted, so the group as a complete unit can’t continue working just yet. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 In addition to Neftalí and her bandmates, there is her mother, who appears as a ghost, and her mother’s former lover Bettina, who helped instill Neftalí’s love of books. David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025 Featuring original songs, the series follows protagonist Jasmine Finch and her bandmates chasing their dreams, and aims to empower kids and families to embrace their true selves. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025 Beyoncé reunited with her former Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, at Rowland’s recent birthday party. Hannah Malach, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandmate

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

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