Word
banded
Phoneticsband·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbændɪd/
UK/bˈændɪd/
Definition
adj. marked with stripes or circles of a different color. You use this to describe things like animals or rocks that have a clear pattern of lines.
adj. marked with distinct stripes, rings, or layers of contrasting color or texture. Often used to describe geological formations or biological specimens.
Examples
“The banded snake hides easily in the dry grass.”
“Geologists identified the rock as a type of banded iron formation, showing layers of red and grey minerals.”
“The male of the species is easily identified by its banded tail, which features alternating rings of black and white that serve as a visual signal during the mating season.”
Examples
simple
“The banded snake hides easily in the dry grass.”
contextual
“Geologists identified the rock as a type of banded iron formation, showing layers of red and grey minerals.”
complex
“The male of the species is easily identified by its banded tail, which features alternating rings of black and white that serve as a visual signal during the mating season.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical appearance.
Real-World Examples
“European honey buzzards made up 14% of the banded raptors in our study area.” “OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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