band

Definitions

1. noun

   A strip of material that holds things together.

   Examples

   • A rubber band held the papers together.
   • She wrapped a band around the bundle of pencils.
2. noun

   A group of people who play music together.

   Examples

   • She plays guitar in a band.
   • The band played at the festival.
3. noun

   A narrow strip of cloth on clothing.

   Examples

   • The dress had a decorative band around the waist.
   • A silk band trimmed the edge of the collar.
4. noun

   A strip along the spine of a book.

   Examples

   • The old book's band had worn thin with age.
   • The binder strengthened the band before rebinding the book.
5. noun

   A belt or strap that is part of a machine.

   Examples

   • The band on the machine needed to be replaced.
   • A worn band made the motor slip.
6. noun

   A long strip that is different from what is around it.

   Examples

   • The flag has a red band across the middle.
   • A band of clouds stretched across the horizon.
7. noun

   A stripe or row of decoration on a building.

   Examples

   • The temple wall had a carved band of flowers.
   • A decorative band ran along the top of the wall.
8. noun

   In old church building, a ring of stone around a pillar.

   Examples

   • The cathedral's pillars were wrapped with a carved band.
   • Each column was ringed by a stone band.
9. noun

   Something that joins people together.

   Examples

   • Their shared history was the band that held the family together.
   • Loyalty formed a strong band between the old friends.
10. noun

    A stiff white collar worn long ago.

    Examples

    • The portrait showed the nobleman in a stiff white band.
    • Rich merchants wore a fine band at formal events.
11. noun

    Two white strips worn at the neck by some lawyers, clergy and scholars.

    Examples

    • The lawyer came to court in his wig and band.
    • The priest fixed his band before the service.