drummer

noun

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

Examples of drummer in a Sentence

The band got a new drummer.
Recent Examples on the Web Special nod to drummer Scott Asheton who somehow manages to make these rock song swing. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024 On Thursday, the iconic rock act — fronted by Jon Bon Jovi and featuring keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X and bassist Hugh McDonald — announced its 16th studio album Forever, due June 7 via Island Records. Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 During an Indianapolis stop, drummer Willis Kirk, who attended Crispus Attucks and Butler University, ended up sitting in with the famous saxophonist after a train carrying Bird's colleague Max Roach arrived late, Long said. The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024 The space began hosting live jazz in 2001, when drummer Kenny Horst moved his club the Artists’ Quarter from Lowertown to the Hamm building. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2024 See the duo’s Texas dates below, too. Vocalist and guitarist Niko Kapetan and drummer Bailey Minzenberger are Friko. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2024 The final Sublime With Rome tour will feature Rome Ramirez leading a band comprising drummer Joe Tomino, bassist Brian Allen and Gabrial McNair on the trombone and keys. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 In December, the band announced that Turner would be sitting out a string of shows to continue treatment for glioblastoma and that drummer Kent Aberle would be on the stool. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 The night before, drummer Larry Mullen Jr. appeared in Las Vegas for the first time since the residency began last September. Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Mar. 2024

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

drummer

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