Band ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Band ( noun )

  1. A thin strip of material worn around the body or one of its limbs.
  2. A group of musicians playing popular music, typically with brass and percussion instruments.
  3. A group of people organized for a joint purpose.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french bande, from late latin banda 'band, company, band of soldiers'. the verb dates from the mid 19th century.

Examples:

  1. She had a band around her wrist to keep her watch in place.
  2. The band played a lively tune that got everyone dancing.
  3. A band of robbers broke into the bank in the middle of the night.
  4. The band of adventurers set out to explore the unknown territory.
  5. The band of volunteers helped the hurricane victims to rebuild their homes.

(As a verb)

Band ( verb )

  1. A thin strip of material worn around the body or one of its limbs.
  2. A group of musicians playing popular music, typically with brass and percussion instruments.
  3. A group of people organized for a joint purpose.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french bande, from late latin banda 'band, company, band of soldiers'. the verb dates from the mid 19th century.

Examples:

  1. She had a band around her wrist to keep her watch in place.
  2. The band played a lively tune that got everyone dancing.
  3. A band of robbers broke into the bank in the middle of the night.
  4. The band of adventurers set out to explore the unknown territory.
  5. The band of volunteers helped the hurricane victims to rebuild their homes.
Some random words: redeem, conch, frolicsome