1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
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The band got a new drummer.
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Consisting of singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin was formed in 1968.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Led by Smith’s longtime bass player and keyboardist Tony Shanahan, the support crew included Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, former Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, drummer and sometime Rolling Stone Steve Jordan, and guitarist Charlie Sexton.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
In the clip, Jade — whom De Laurentiis shares with her ex-husband, clothing designer Todd Thompson — can be seen singing lead vocals as guitarists and a drummer back her up.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Gilmore is a powerhouse drummer who has worked with Chick Corea, Nicholas Payton and others.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Led by Smith’s longtime bass player and keyboardist Tony Shanahan, the support crew included Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, former Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, drummer and sometime Rolling Stone Steve Jordan, and guitarist Charlie Sexton.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
In the clip, Jade — whom De Laurentiis shares with her ex-husband, clothing designer Todd Thompson — can be seen singing lead vocals as guitarists and a drummer back her up.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Gilmore is a powerhouse drummer who has worked with Chick Corea, Nicholas Payton and others.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drummer
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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drummer
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drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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