band

CEFRA1

/bænd/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A group of musicians who play together.

  2. 02

    noun

    A narrow strip or ring of material.

Examples

  • The band has gone on tour to promote their new album.

  • The band played marvellously under the baton of a new conductor.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [beːnd] ~ [bɛeːnd]
  • [beənd] ~ [bɛənd]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

  2. A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.

  3. A narrow strip of cloth or other material on clothing, to bind, strengthen, or ornament it.

More examples

In context

  • The band played several marches.

  • sandstone with bands of shale

  • valence band; conduction band

Synonyms

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The marching blank played a lively tune as it led the parade down Main Street.

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Origin

noun

Cognate with Dutch band, German Band, Danish bånd, Swedish band, Icelandic band (“band”). Related to bond, bind, bend.