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Definition of “band”

band1 (bænd Pronunciation for band1

Definitions

noun

  1. a company of people having a common purpose; group ⇒ a band of outlaws
  2. a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only (brass band) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (concert band or military band)
  3. a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing
  4. a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra
  5. (Canadian) a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve
  6. (anthropology) a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group
  7. (US & Canadian) a flock or herd

verb

  1. usually foll by together to unite; assemble

Word Origin

C15: from French bande probably from Old Provençal banda of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, banner

band2 (bænd Pronunciation for band2

Definitions

noun

  1. a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them together ⇒ a rubber band
    1. a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing
    2. (in combination) ⇒ waistband, hairband, hatband
  2. a stripe of contrasting colour or texture See also chromosome band
  3. a driving belt in machinery
  4. a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality
    1. (physics) a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits
    2. (radio) such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service
  5. short for energy band
  6. (computing) one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum
  7. (anatomy) any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts
  8. the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn
  9. a thin layer or seam of ore
  10. (architecture) a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall
  11. a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century
  12. either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress
  13. a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)

verb

  1. to fasten or mark with a band
  2. (US & Canadian) to ring (a bird) See ring1 (sense 22)

Word Origin

C15: from Old French bende, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see band³

Synonyms

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= headband, tie, strip, ribbon, fillet

band3 (bænd Pronunciation for band3

Definitions

noun

  1. an archaic word for bond (sense 1), bond (sense 3), bond (sense 4)

Word Origin

C13: from Old Norse band; related to Old High German bant fetter; see bend1, bond

Translations for 'band'

  • British English: bandPronunciation for band A band is a group of people who play music together.He plays the guitar in a band.bænd NOUNgroup of musicians
  • Arabic: فِرْقَة موسِيقِيَّةPronunciation for فِرْقَة موسِيقِيَّة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: bandaPronunciation for banda
  • Chinese: 重唱团Pronunciation for 重唱团
  • Croatian: grupaPronunciation for grupa
  • Czech: skupinaPronunciation for skupinahudební
  • Danish: bandPronunciation for band
  • Dutch: bandPronunciation for bandpopgroep
  • European Spanish: conjuntoPronunciation for conjunto
  • Finnish: bändiPronunciation for bändi
  • French: groupePronunciation for groupemusique
  • German: BandPronunciation for BandMusikgruppe
  • Greek: συγκρότημαPronunciation for συγκρότημαμουσική
  • Italian: gruppoPronunciation for gruppo
  • Japanese: バンドPronunciation for バンド音楽グループ
  • Korean: 음악단Pronunciation for 음악단
  • Norwegian: bandPronunciation for band
  • Polish: zespółPronunciation for zespół
  • Portuguese: bandaPronunciation for banda
  • Romanian: formație formație, formații
  • Russian: музыкальная группаPronunciation for музыкальная группа
  • Spanish: bandaPronunciation for bandagrupo musical
  • Swedish: bandPronunciation for bandmusikgrupp
  • Thai: วงดนตรีPronunciation for วงดนตรี
  • Turkish: orkestraPronunciation for orkestra
  • Ukrainian: музична група
  • Vietnamese: ban nhạcPronunciation for ban nhạc
  • British English: bandPronunciation for band A band is a narrow strip of material that you put around something.She wore a band round her hair.bænd NOUNstrip
  • Arabic: رِبَاطPronunciation for رِبَاط
  • Brazilian Portuguese: faixaPronunciation for faixa
  • Chinese: 带子Pronunciation for 带子
  • Croatian: vrpcaPronunciation for vrpca
  • Czech: páskaPronunciation for páska
  • Danish: båndPronunciation for bånd
  • Dutch: lintPronunciation for lint
  • European Spanish: bandaPronunciation for banda
  • Finnish: nauhaPronunciation for nauha
  • French: bandePronunciation for bande
  • German: BandPronunciation for BandGummiband
  • Greek: ιμάνταςPronunciation for ιμάντας
  • Italian: fasciaPronunciation for fascia
  • Japanese: 帯状のひもPronunciation for 帯状のひも
  • Korean: Pronunciation for 띠
  • Norwegian: båndPronunciation for bånd
  • Polish: wstążkaPronunciation for wstążka
  • Portuguese: faixaPronunciation for faixa
  • Romanian: bandă bandă, benzi
  • Russian: лентаPronunciation for лента
  • Spanish: bandaPronunciation for bandatira
  • Swedish: bandPronunciation for bandremsa
  • Thai: สายคาดPronunciation for สายคาด
  • Turkish: şeritPronunciation for şerit
  • Ukrainian: гурт
  • Vietnamese: dải băngPronunciation for dải băng

Example Sentences Including 'band'

And so Sir Hardy planted the bulb in his Oxfordshire garden, and joined the select, but growing, band of galanthophiles.
Country Life (2005)
Do not forget: the new 10 % tax band was introduced in the 1999-2000 tax year.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
Folk songs on the ukulele, and later the trombone, five days a week, in the community marching band.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
He winced, deposited the Countess, and made his way across to the band 's dais.
Fidelis Morgan THE RIVAL QUEENS: A Countess Ashby de la Zouche Mystery (2002)
He wore a simple silver band on his unruly black curls, for he was not yet old enough to wear the coronet of the King-in-Waiting.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)
Home workout: If you want to do your resistance exercises at home, you only need one piece of equipment: a resistance band.
Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002)
Six bands led the parade, including a traditional Korean band, a US army band and a Seoul police band.
Irish Times (2002)
The band 's teacher, Larry Richardson, grins that he has "a bit of a thing for Kathleen".
Irish Times (2002)
Then I spotted Art just inside the room, talking to one of the band.
Kate Cann GO! (2001)

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