drummer

American  

[druhm-er] / ˈdrʌm ər /

noun

1. a person who plays a drum.

2. a commercial traveler or traveling sales representative.

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idioms

1. march to a different drummer, to be motivated by a different set of values than the average person.

drummer British  

/ ˈdrʌmə /

noun

1. a person who plays a drum or set of drums

2. a salesman, esp a travelling salesman

3. slang the slowest shearer in a team

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drummer More Idioms  

1. see march to a different beat (drummer).

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Etymology

Origin of drummer

First recorded in 1565–75; drum ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Christians' drummer has said he is "so lucky to be alive" after he collapsed on stage at a festival.

From BBC

These often addressed the open-mindedness and freedom jazz requires, as in this snippet from drummer Billy Higgins: “We were of the attitude that music was music.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The cast members are not — with the exception of the drummer — trained musicians, and stripped of the confidence that comes with costumes and a set, they appear somewhat vulnerable in the process.

From Los Angeles Times

“I go out with my band and I play typical band gigs, but I prefer being in a basement with a free jazz drummer any day of the week.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was extremely sorry to frontman Simon Neil and his twin brother Ben - the band's drummer - and thanked them "for their continued love, patience, support and understanding throughout this time".

From BBC