Synonym: banding, circle, dance band, dance orchestra, isthmus, lot, ring, set, stria, striation, stripe. Similar words: ban, urban, Cuban, husband, banker, banquet, abandon, banking. Meaning: [bænd] 
n. 1. an unofficial association of people or groups 2. instrumentalists not including string players 3. a stripe or stripes of contrasting color 4. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material 5. a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing 6. a range of frequencies between two limits 7. a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) 8. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure 9. jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger 10. a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else 11. a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) 12. a restraint put around something to hold it together. v. 1. bind or tie together, as with a band 2. attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify.
n. 1. an unofficial association of people or groups 2. instrumentalists not including string players 3. a stripe or stripes of contrasting color 4. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material 5. a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing 6. a range of frequencies between two limits 7. a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) 8. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure 9. jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger 10. a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else 11. a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) 12. a restraint put around something to hold it together. v. 1. bind or tie together, as with a band 2. attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify. 
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(31) With room for only 200 people, this is the most intimate venue the band has played for years.
(32) The band struck up as soon as the Queen stepped ashore.
(33) This week the band did the last gig of their world-tour.
(34) The Beatles are probably the most famous band in the world.
(35) The recording deal is not necessarily exclusive. The band can record material for other companies as well.
(36) Come and see her in performance with the new band.
(37) That elastic band will snap if you stretch it too far.
(38) The band are riding on the crest of a wave with the worldwide success of their number one selling single.
(39) The band have been getting a lot of good PR recently.
(40) Tonight's performance is positively the last time the band will appear together.
(41) There was mass hysteria when the band came on stage.
(42) The band are currently planning a series of Stateside gigs.
(43) Chenier and the band are performing at the Silver Palace tomorrow.
(44) The fans pressed round the rock band.
(45) The band has received good press coverage .
(46) It's raining to beat the band.
(47) They wanted the band to play on.
(48) Which band had a hit with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
(49) He plays the guitar in the town band.
(50) The band came back onstage for an encore.
(51) The band are crashed out on the floor.
(52) The band played the performers onto the stage.
(53) The band strutted their stuff in a free concert.
(54) Short-wave radio uses the 20-50 metre band.
(55) The band was belting out all the old favourites.
(56) The band only came into being in 1995.
(57) The band plays twice nightly in the bar.
(58) The band signed with Virgin Records.
(59) The band have never played this song live before.
(60) Touring the album temporarily split the band up.