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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(181) The big band sound of Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra will delight fans.
(182) The band signed a two-album deal with a record company.
(183) The band is trying to develop an edgy new image.
(184) The non-appearance of the band at the concert was a big disappointment.
(185) The band are currently touring to promote their new album.
(186) The band gave a live rendition of their latest single.
(187) She wore a simple band of gold on her finger.
(188) Paul and I were getting a band together, and we needed a new record deal.
(189) He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out.
(190) The audience cheered as the band walked onstage for another encore.
(191) The myth says that he led a small band of followers to seek their fortune in distant lands.
(192) For openers[sentencedict.com], the band played a couple of old Beatles songs.
(193) A band of high pressure is moving across the country.
(194) The band aren't the one-hit wonders some had feared: their second album contains some great rap music.
(195) He had arranged a signal for the band to begin.
(196) He lacked the flamboyance of other members of the band.
(197) I'm gonna go whole hog and have a live band at the barbecue.
(198) The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on Nov 12.
(199) We've been struggling for years and it's a real kick in the teeth to see a new band make it ahead of us.
(200) The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage.
(201) The band dressed up as the Beatles as a publicity stunt.
(202) The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him.
(203) The band played a strange brew of rock, jazz[sentencedict.com], and country music.
(204) A band of light glowed in the space between floor and door.
(205) A corps of technicians is/are accompanying the band on their tour.
(206) That's when I chased her down to be the singer in my band.
(207) Five years ago a band of malcontents, mainly half-educated radicals, seized power.
(208) The scheme is devised for young people in the 15 - 20 age band.
(209) The band are currently putting the finishing touches to their new album.
(210) The band have released a remixed version of their first single.