band
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1.0
- noun
- /bænd/
- He wore a cloth band around his wrist to remember his friend.
- a rubber band
- weld the band
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Watch on YouTubeOK, 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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A small round band of metal worn on a finger or for fastening and hanging things
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A long narrow piece of material like wood or metal
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A long narrow strip of fabric used for tying, decorating, or carrying ink in machines
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A long narrow line of color on clothes, flags, or animals
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2.5
A small ring of metal or plastic put inside the womb to prevent pregnancy
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1.1
A thin loop of stretchy rubber that holds things together
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1.7
A ring worn to show someone is married
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1.5
A stiff round band used to hold or hang objects
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1.0
A thin loop of stretchy rubber that holds things together
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2.1
A strip of material worn around the wrist for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat
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5.1
A narrow area of a different color or material on clothing and buildings used for decoration
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9.9
A thin line on a surface that is different in color or texture
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1.4
A small metal or plastic loop that hangs a curtain on a rod
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1.0
A band that holds hair back
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7.8
A strong flexible strip tightened around a drum or shaft to slow its turning
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9.9
A narrow decorative strip like a ribbon with words that show a name or saying
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
Idioms
Compounds
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A group of musicians who walk together and play instruments in parades or at sports events
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A large group of musicians that plays jazz or dance music with instruments like trumpets and saxophones
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A small group of musicians who play jazz with instruments like saxophone or trumpet
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4.4
A person who does many different jobs alone, for example handling tasks or playing several instruments
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2.1
A strip of material worn around the wrist for decoration, identification, or to absorb sweat
- Specialized
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3.7
A machine with a long thin metal band with teeth that cuts wood or other materials
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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
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4.6
A black band worn on the arm, hat, or uniform to show you are sad for someone who died
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7.7
A wild pigeon from western North America with a broad dark band on its tail
- Specialized
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3.4
A band worn on the wrist that has sensors and wireless technology for health tracking, payments, or access
- Specialized
1
7.8
A strong flexible strip tightened around a drum or shaft to slow its turning
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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.