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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The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The special guest on this tour is drummer Jaimoe, the last surviving founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Trained as a drummer, Leo treats pretty much all his sounds as things to be struck, giving his sound design an unusually physical heft. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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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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