1
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The drummer playfully taps out a beat to match the roaring engine.
—
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Flipper was formed in San Francisco by a group of veteran members of the Bay Area punk scene — vocalist Ricky Williams, guitarist Ted Falconi, bassist Will Shatter and drummer Steve DePace.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Miller is also the long-time drummer in Sturgill Simpson's band, which headlines Saturday.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
In a joint Instagram post, the actress, 32, and Twenty One Pilots drummer, 37, shared the news with a late-night photo dump showing off pics of Ryan's baby bump.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drummer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Flipper was formed in San Francisco by a group of veteran members of the Bay Area punk scene — vocalist Ricky Williams, guitarist Ted Falconi, bassist Will Shatter and drummer Steve DePace.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Miller is also the long-time drummer in Sturgill Simpson's band, which headlines Saturday.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
In a joint Instagram post, the actress, 32, and Twenty One Pilots drummer, 37, shared the news with a late-night photo dump showing off pics of Ryan's baby bump.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drummer
Cite this Entry
“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
1
: one that plays a drum
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share