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Band: meaning, definitions and examples

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band

 

[ bรฆnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

music

A group of musicians playing together, typically consisting of guitars, drums, and vocals.

Synonyms

ensemble, musical group, orchestra

Examples of usage

  • I went to see a live band last night.
  • She plays in a band with her friends.
Context #2 | Noun

organization

A group of people who have a common interest or purpose, such as a group of activists or supporters.

Synonyms

association, coalition, group

Examples of usage

  • She is part of a band fighting for environmental rights.
  • The band of volunteers helped clean up the park.
Context #3 | Verb

restrict

To restrict or limit something, usually by tying it up or wrapping around it.

Synonyms

bind, tie, wrap

Examples of usage

  • Please band the papers together before handing them in.
  • The farmers banded the hay into bales.

Translations

Translations of the word "band" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Band

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ band

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zespรณล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท groupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bant

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน้˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skupina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณmsveit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ’แƒฃแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qrup

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banda

Etymology

The word 'band' originated from the Middle French word 'bande', meaning 'troop' or 'company'. It was first used in the context of a group of musicians playing together in the late 17th century. Over time, the term expanded to refer to any group of people with a common purpose. In the verb form, 'band' has roots in Old English and Old Norse, meaning to 'bind' or 'tie'. The word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings related to groups and restrictions.

See also: bandage, banded, bandit, bands, bandwidth, disband.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,744, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.