drummer

noun

drum·​mer ˈdrə-mər How to pronounce drummer (audio)
Synonyms of drummernext
1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
2
: traveling salesman

Examples of drummer in a Sentence

The band got a new drummer.
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For the arena version of the tour, Styles and his airtight band, led by fan-favorite drummer Sarah Jones, are situated in the center of an oval. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Shortly before Vedder’s arrival, Krusen heard that the former members of Mother Love Bone needed a drummer. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Over the next few months, Gossard slowly found his way back to music and made a few demos that landed in the hands of a surfer from San Diego via Chicago, who got them from ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Jack Irons. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drummer

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of drummer was in 1574

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drummer

noun
drum·​mer ˈdrəm-ər How to pronounce drummer (audio)
1
: one that plays a drum
2
: traveling salesman

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