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: 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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Freese had joined the band following the March 2022 death of original Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
As such, Rombola and Larkin's roles have been filled by lead guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Wade Murff, respectively.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Today, drummers have to play to click tracks.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
They’ll be accompanied by veteran drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Pete Thorn.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
As such, Rombola and Larkin's roles have been filled by lead guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Wade Murff, respectively.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Today, drummers have to play to click tracks.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
They’ll be accompanied by veteran drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Pete Thorn.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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 5 May. 2026.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
1
: one that plays a drum
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