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: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
Examples of drummer in a Sentence
The band got a new drummer.
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Simultaneously thoughtful and animated, the illustrious drummer, vocalist and bandleader happily discussed a number of topics.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Legendary British drummer Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span) plays on a few songs, enhancing Untame the Tiger’s contemplative ‘70s psych-rock grandeur.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 June 2024
Rounding out the cast are the endearingly goofy Steph Lehane as band drummer Cubby; Faith Carrion as the band’s impulsive lead singer Henrietta; and MG Green as the more serious bassist Blazer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
Bret Byfield, a longtime outreach worker to the homeless and drummer for the band The Rhythm Pups, brought in live music.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 May 2024
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San Diego Union-Tribune, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Legendary British drummer Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span) plays on a few songs, enhancing Untame the Tiger’s contemplative ‘70s psych-rock grandeur.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 June 2024
Rounding out the cast are the endearingly goofy Steph Lehane as band drummer Cubby; Faith Carrion as the band’s impulsive lead singer Henrietta; and MG Green as the more serious bassist Blazer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
Bret Byfield, a longtime outreach worker to the homeless and drummer for the band The Rhythm Pups, brought in live music.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 May 2024
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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