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Band Meaning: Thin Strip & Musical Group Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：thin strip (band)

band 🔊

/bænd/

A thin, flat strip or loop of material used to tie things together or make them stronger.

Red rubber band holding colored pencils close-up

thin strip 🔊

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/θɪn strɪp/

A narrow piece of flexible material, such as rubber, cloth, or metal, used to encircle, bind, or secure objects.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From OE 'bend' (strip); musical sense via French 'bande' (group).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a rubber band holding pencils together; think of a band of musicians playing together.

📖 Example

She used a colorful rubber band to keep her art pencils neatly together. 🔊 She used a colorful rubber band to keep her art pencils neatly together.

🔗 Collocations

rubber band – An elastic loop used to hold items together.

band of cloth – A strip of fabric used for tying or decorating.

headband – A band worn around the head to keep hair off the face.

🔄 Synonyms

strap (n.) – A long, narrow strip of flexible material, often with a buckle.

ribbon (n.) – A narrow strip of fine material, used for tying or decoration.

belt (n.) – A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist.

🌱 Derivatives

bandage (n.) – A strip of material used to cover and protect a wound.

banded (adj.) – Marked with bands or stripes.

banding (n.) – The act of forming or fitting with a band.

📖 Cultural Story

From Proto-Germanic *bandą 'that which binds'. Musical sense from French 'bande' (company), first used in 17th century for a group of musicians.

Meaning 2：musical group (band)

band 🔊

/bænd/

A small group of musicians who play music together, especially pop or rock music, often with singers.

Four-person band performing on outdoor stage

musical group 🔊

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/ˈmjuːzɪkəl ɡruːp/

A group of musicians who perform together, typically playing popular, rock, or jazz music.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A local band played cheerful jazz music at the outdoor wedding ceremony. 🔊 A local band played cheerful jazz music at the outdoor wedding ceremony.

🔗 Collocations

rock band – A band that plays rock music.

marching band – A group of musicians who perform while marching, often at parades.

band member – A person who plays in a band.

🔄 Synonyms

ensemble (n.) – A group of musicians performing together.

orchestra (n.) – A large group of musicians playing classical music, often with string instruments.

group (n.) – A number of people who perform music together.

🚫 Antonyms

soloist (n.) – A person who performs a solo piece.

🌱 Derivatives

bandleader (n.) – The conductor or leader of a band.

bandsman (n.) – A male member of a band.

bandstand (n.) – A raised outdoor platform for a band to perform on.