band

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a thin, flat piece of material used to hold things together or as a decoration.

n. a thin, flat strip of flexible material used for binding, strengthening, or decorative purposes.

“She used a rubber band to keep the loose papers together.”

“The designer added a gold band around the waist of the dress to provide a subtle contrast against the dark silk.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small group of people who have the same goal or purpose.

n. a group of people loosely united for a common purpose or sharing a common identity.

“A small band of volunteers worked all night to clean up the park.”

“A determined band of protesters gathered outside the embassy, demanding immediate changes to the international trade agreement.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Physics Technical

n. a specific range of radio waves or light.

n. a designated range of frequencies or wavelengths within the electromagnetic spectrum.

“The radio station broadcasts on the FM band.”

“The satellite operates on a high-frequency band to ensure that data transmission remains stable even during severe weather conditions.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · American English

n. a slang word for one thousand dollars.

n. a slang term for a thousand dollars, originally referring to the paper strip used to wrap a stack of cash.

“He spent a few bands on a new designer jacket.”

“The rapper bragged about having fifty bands in his pocket while standing in front of his new sports car.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to join with other people to do something as a group.

v. to form a group or confederacy for a common purpose; often used with 'together'.

“The neighbors decided to band together to stop the new highway.”

“Local businesses banded together to create a marketing campaign that would encourage residents to shop on the high street.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

v. to put a small ring or strip around something, often to identify it.

v. to fasten a band around an object or animal, typically for identification or structural reinforcement.

“Scientists band birds to track where they fly during the winter.”

“The researchers spent the afternoon banding the migratory geese before releasing them back into the wildlife sanctuary.”