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Synonyms & Similar Words
group
team
ensemble
orchestra
crew
gang
troop
company
collective
coalition
alliance
partnership
association
organization
unit
party
ensemble
cast
troupe
aggregation
assembly
cluster
circle
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faction
league
society
club
organization
corps
brigade
battalion
squadron
fleet
Meaning of Band
A group of people working or playing music together, or a strip of material used for fastening or joining something.
Definitions
- A group of musicians who play music together, especially a group of instrumentalists
- A strip of material used for fastening or joining something, such as a strip of cloth or a ring of metal
- A range of frequencies or wavelengths, especially a range of radio frequencies assigned for a particular purpose
- A group of people who work or act together, such as a band of workers or a band of thieves
Etymology of Band
The word "band" comes from Old French "bande", which is derived from Old Provençal "banda", meaning "strip" or "ribbon"
The sense of a group of musicians playing together developed in the 17th century
The word has been used in various contexts, including music, clothing, and telecommunications, to refer to a strip or range of something
Example Uses
- The rock band performed to a sold-out crowd at the stadium
- She wore a band around her wrist to keep her sleeve in place
- The radio station broadcast on a band of frequencies assigned by the government
- A band of robbers was caught by the police after a string of burglaries