labelmate

noun

la·​bel·​mate ˈlā-bəl-ˌmāt How to pronounce labelmate (audio)
: a singer or musician who records for the same company as another

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Among boy groups, TWICE’s JYP labelmates 2PM is the case most often referred to as proof that the arrangement can work sustainably. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Seymour was a member of the Dwight Twilley Band, who were the Heartbreakers’ labelmates on Shelter Records in the mid-’70s. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026 Compared to her labelmates, though, Aurelius takes a more atmospheric approach. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 An almost 30-year-old beef between rappers Ja Rule and 50 Cent came to a head Sunday morning on a flight bringing a couple of Fitty’s G-Unit Records labelmates from West to East. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labelmate

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of labelmate was in 1967

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“Labelmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labelmate. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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