band

noun countable

UK /bænd/

Word Forms

singular	band
plural	bands

1
musica small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz or rock: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
a rock and roll band
Synonyms and related words
Groups of musicians or singers
band
boy band
brass band
1. 1a
  a large group of musicians who play instruments such as trumpets and drums
  a military band
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of musicians or singers
  band
  boy band
  brass band
2
a group of people who do something together or who share a particular feature or interest
band of:
a band of outlaws
a growing band of enthusiasts
It’s one of the dwindling band of independent car-makers.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
3
a range of values, prices, ages etc in a system used for measuring or grouping people or things
The rouble was trading within a band of 4,000 to 4,500 to the pound.
If I get this job, I’ll be moving into a higher tax band.
Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
red line
limit
constraint
4
a flat narrow piece of cloth with the ends joined together to form a circle
She wore a band round her hair.
a hat band
Synonyms and related words
Rounded and circular shapes
ball
balloon
band
1. 4a
  a narrow circular piece of rubber or metal, often placed around something to support it
  Synonyms and related words
  Rounded and circular shapes
  ball
  balloon
  band
5
literarya ring that you wear on your finger, especially a wedding ring
Synonyms and related words
Types of jewellery
anklet
band
bangle
6
a line of something such as colour or light
The male bird has a brown band across its chest.
Synonyms and related words
Areas and amounts of colour or shine
a burst of colour
band
blaze
1. 6a
  a narrow area of rain that passes over a place
  We can expect another band of showers in the afternoon.
  Synonyms and related words
  Rain, snow and sleet
  acid rain
  avalanche
  band

band

noun countable

US /bænd/

Word Forms

singular	band
plural	bands

1
musica small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz or rock
a rock and roll band
Synonyms and related words
Groups of musicians or singers
band
boy band
brass band
1. 1a
  a large group of musicians who play instruments such as trumpets and drums
  a military band
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of musicians or singers
  band
  boy band
  brass band
2
a group of people who do something together or who share a particular feature or interest
band of:
a band of warriors
a growing band of enthusiasts
It’s one of the dwindling band of independent car-makers.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
3
a range of values, prices, ages, etc. in a system used for measuring or grouping people or things
The ruble was trading within a band of 4,000 to 4,500 to the dollar.
Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
red line
limit
constraint
4
a flat narrow piece of cloth with the ends joined together to form a circle
She wore a band around her hair.
a hat band
Synonyms and related words
Rounded and circular shapes
ball
balloon
band
1. 4a
  a narrow circular piece of rubber or metal, often placed around something to support it
  Synonyms and related words
  Rounded and circular shapes
  ball
  balloon
  band
5
a line of something such as color or light
The male bird has a brown band across its chest.
Synonyms and related words
Areas and amounts of color or shine
a burst of color
band
blaze
1. 5a
  a narrow area of rain that passes over a place
  We can expect another band of showers in the afternoon.
  Synonyms and related words
  Rain, snow and sleet
  acid rain
  avalanche
  band
6
literarya ring that you wear on your finger, especially a wedding ring
Synonyms and related words
Types of jewelry
anklet
band
bangle

band

verb transitive often passive

UK /bænd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	band
he/she/it	bands
present participle	banding
past tense	banded
past participle	banded

1
to put a circular band around something
The birds are banded so we can track their movements.
Synonyms and related words
To surround or put something around something
kettle
surround
enclose
2
to put people or things into different groups, for example according to value or income
Synonyms and related words
To categorize things
sort
classify
characterize

phrasal verbs

band together

band

verb transitive often passive

US /bænd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	band
he/she/it	bands
present participle	banding
past tense	banded
past participle	banded

1
to put a circular band around something
The birds are banded so we can track their movements.
Synonyms and related words
To surround or put something around something
kettle
surround
enclose
2
to put people or things into different groups, for example according to value or income
Synonyms and related words
To categorize things
sort
classify
characterize

phrasal verbs

band together

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