: a fellow member of a band

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As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles. — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 He was scheduled to depart for Bogotá, Colombia, to join his bandmates on the Latin American leg of their ARIRANG stadium world tour. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 While no cause of death was revealed, Gwar revealed Varga’s cancer diagnosis in April as his bandmates launched a nationwide blood donation campaign and fundraiser to honor him. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 The couple posed at the Peacock Theater venue with two of their kids, as well as with Grohl’s former Nirvana bandmates and their families. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandmate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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: a fellow member of a band
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