Band Definition
band
noun
- an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"
- instrumentalists not including string players
- a stripe or stripes of contrasting color; "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"; "the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps"
- an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
- a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
- a range of frequencies between two limits
- a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
- a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
- jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger"; "he noted that she wore a wedding band"
- a driving belt in machinery
- a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration
- a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
- a restraint put around something to hold it together
verb
- bind or tie together, as with a band
- attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns"
"Band" in song lyrics
See how band is used in real songs:
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"She did my main man, plus my own band"
2 Live Crew — Living in America -
"Now in ninety-one we got a new brand, a new band"
3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel -
"All man, she holds your money like a rubber band"
The 49ers — Puppets
Words that rhyme with band
Usage tips for "band"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "band" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for band to find words that pair well.