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noun, a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing

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band1 by Collins

  1. 1) noun, a company of people having a common purpose; group
  2. 2) noun, a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only (brass band) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (concert band or military band)
  3. 3) noun, a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc, often for dancing
  4. 4) noun, a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra
  5. 5) noun, a formally recognized group of Canadian Indians on a reserve
  6. 6) noun, anthropol a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group
  7. 7) noun, a flock or herd
  8. 8) verb, to unite; assemble

Etymology

C15: from French bande probably from Old Provençal banda of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, banner

band2 by Collins

  1. 1) noun, a thin flat strip of some material, used esp to encircle objects and hold them together
  2. 2) noun, a) a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or distinguishing mark, or to reinforce clothing b) (in combination)
  3. 3) noun, a stripe of contrasting colour or texture
  4. 4) noun, a driving belt in machinery
  5. 5) noun, a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality
  6. 6) noun, a) physics a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits b) radio such a range allocated to a particular broadcasting station or service
  7. 7) noun, short for energy band
  8. 8) noun, computing one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum
  9. 9) noun, anatomy any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts
  10. 10) noun, the cords to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn
  11. 11) noun, a thin layer or seam of ore
  12. 12) noun, architect a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall
  13. 13) noun, a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century
  14. 14) noun, either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress
  15. 15) noun, a ring for the finger (esp in phrases such as wedding band, band of gold, etc)
  16. 16) verb, to fasten or mark with a band
  17. 17) verb, to ring (a bird). See ring

Etymology

C15: from Old French bende, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see band3

band3 by Collins

  1. 1) noun, an archaic word for bond

Etymology

C13: from Old Norse band; related to Old High German bant fetter; see bend1, bond

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Synonyms

set, collaborate, team, ensemble, group, orchestra, combo, gang, company, party, lot, club, body, association, crowd, troop, pack, camp, squad, crew (informal), assembly, mob, horde, troupe, posse (informal), clique, coterie, bevy, unite, join, league, ally, associate, gather, pool, merge, consolidate, affiliate, cooperate, confederate, pull together, federate, headband, tie, strip, ribbon, fillet, bandage, binding, belt, strap, cord, swathe, fetter

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