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Definitions of band

noun a group of people who have a common interest or purpose, such as a musical band

Example Sentences

A1 I like to listen to music from my favorite band.

A2 The band played at the local bar last night.

B1 She plays the drums in a band with her friends.

B2 The band's new album is receiving rave reviews from critics.

C1 The band's lead singer announced they will be going on a world tour next year.

C2 The band's music has transcended genres and has a global fan base.

verb to come together as a group or unite for a common purpose

Example Sentences

A1 I like to band my hair with a rubber band.

A2 She learned how to bandage a wound in first aid class.

B1 The students decided to band together to protest against the new school policy.

B2 The workers were able to band the pipes together to prevent any leaks.

C1 The musicians decided to band together and form a new supergroup.

C2 The countries agreed to band against the common enemy and form a coalition.

Examples of band in a Sentence

formal The band performed a classical symphony at the concert hall.

informal I'm going to see my favorite band play at the local bar tonight.

slang That band is lit, their music is fire!

figurative The team worked together like a well-oiled band, completing the project ahead of schedule.

Grammatical Forms of band

past tense

banded

plural

bands

comparative

bandier

superlative

bandiest

present tense

band

future tense

will band

perfect tense

have banded

continuous tense

is banding

singular

band

positive degree

band

infinitive

to band

gerund

banding

participle

banded

Origin and Evolution of band

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'band' originated from the Old Norse word 'band', meaning a strip or a bond.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'band' evolved to also refer to a group of musicians playing together, a group of people united by a common purpose, or a strip of material used for various purposes.