band
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1.0
- noun
- /bænd/
:
banda
- He wore a cloth band around his wrist to remember his friend.
- a rubber band
- weld the band
OK, so this is the nylon band gold royal blue.
- OK, so this is the nylon band gold royal blue.
- I got this adult fitness band that I have on my head.
- This is the new Unity band for Black History Month.
- They're just too thin and the band on them is too thick.
- And I also bought the green band, the bright green band, both sport, both sport.
- It's like a big three-dimensional rubber band squashing the air inside.
- It's a little black band and it says champions dominate.
- We're going to put, we're going to put some bands on, OK, right.
- These joggers, my pink slip on bands, and my Mickey Mouse hoodie.
Examples
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She decorated the gift box with a shiny red band to make it more festive.
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And they have a high waist with a thick band, which I love.
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OK, so this is the nylon band gold royal blue.
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They're just too thin and the band on them is too thick.
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Around his head was a leather band from which an eagle feather pointed backward.
Academic text (1994) -
In addition to institutional concerts and exhibits, the NYIB band frequently appeared at civic events within the community.
Academic text (2015) -
The gardener used a green band to secure the plants to their stakes.
Synonyms
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1.0
A small round band of metal worn on a finger or for fastening and hanging things
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3.0
A long narrow piece of material like wood or metal
154
1.0
A long narrow strip of fabric used for tying, decorating, or carrying ink in machines
101
1.0
A long narrow line of color on clothes, flags, or animals
67
2.5
A small ring of metal or plastic put inside the womb to prevent pregnancy
45
1.5
A stiff round band used to hold or hang objects
37
1.1
A thin loop of stretchy rubber that holds things together
18
1.7
A ring worn to show someone is married
4
1.0
A thin loop of stretchy rubber that holds things together
2
9.9
A thin line on a surface that is different in color or texture
1
1.4
A small metal or plastic loop that hangs a curtain on a rod
1
5.1
A narrow area of a different color or material on clothing and buildings used for decoration
1
1.0
A band that holds hair back
A strip of material worn around the wrist for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat
A flat strip that makes a door or window frame look nicer
A small cloth strip at the bottom of a book spine that strengthens or decorates it
A small ring of decoration around the top of a column
A narrow decorative band around the top of a column
A narrow decorative band that goes around the top of a column in classical buildings
A narrow decorative strip like a ribbon with words that show a name or saying
A strong flexible strip tightened around a drum or shaft to slow its turning
Idioms
Compounds
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3.1
A group of musicians who walk together and play instruments in parades or at sports events
16
3.0
A large group of musicians that plays jazz or dance music with instruments like trumpets and saxophones
- Specialized
2
3.7
A machine with a long thin metal band with teeth that cuts wood or other materials
2
4.4
A person who does many different jobs alone, for example handling tasks or playing several instruments
1
3.5
A large group of musicians who play instruments like flutes, trumpets, and drums in concerts
- Specialized
1
8.1
A dark area in light after it passes through a material that absorbs some colors
- Specialized
A strong flexible strip tightened around a drum or shaft to slow its turning
A wild pigeon from western North America with a broad dark band on its tail
A black band worn on the arm, hat, or uniform to show you are sad for someone who died
A strip of material worn around the wrist for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat
- Specialized
A band worn on the wrist that has sensors and wireless technology for health tracking, payments, or access
How Wide
Surface Forms
Etymology
Band comes from an old word that means 'to bind', the same idea as bind, so a band is a thin strip or loop that wraps around and holds or decorates something.