# banded

/ˈbændɪd/ (US) · /bˈændɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/banded
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical appearance.

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