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Definition band in American English

band noun

[countable] noun
/bænd/
1

a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz or rock

Example

a rock and roll band

Synonyms and related words
band boy band brass band
1.1

a large group of musicians who play instruments such as trumpets and drums

Example

a military band

Synonyms and related words
band boy band brass band
2

a group of people who do something together or who share a particular feature or interest

Example

a band of warriors

Example

a growing band of enthusiasts

Example

It's one of the dwindling band of independent car-makers.

Synonyms and related words
association commission organization
3

a range of values, prices, ages, etc. in a system used for measuring or grouping people or things

Example

The ruble was trading within a band of 4,000 to 4,500 to the dollar.

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red line limit constraint
4

a flat narrow piece of cloth with the ends joined together to form a circle

Example

She wore a band around her hair.

Example

a hat band

Synonyms and related words
ball balloon band
4.1

a narrow circular piece of rubber or metal, often placed around something to support it

Synonyms and related words
ball balloon band
5

a line of something such as color or light

Example

The male bird has a brown band across its chest.

Synonyms and related words
a burst of color band blaze
5.1

a narrow area of rain that passes over a place

Example

We can expect another band of showers in the afternoon.

Synonyms and related words
acid rain avalanche band
6

a ring that you wear on your finger, especially a wedding ring

Synonyms and related words
anklet band bangle
Definition band in American English