beatles

n. The Beatles were a very famous and influential British rock band in the 1960s.

n. A highly influential British rock quartet consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Proper noun; always capitalized and usually preceded by 'the'.

“My parents still have all their old records by the Beatles.”

“The Beatles revolutionized popular music by incorporating diverse influences ranging from classical arrangements to Indian sitar music into their compositions.”

n. more than one person who is a member of the band or a big fan of their music.

n. The plural form of 'Beatle', referring to individual members of the band or, informally, to dedicated enthusiasts of the group.

“The two surviving Beatles performed together at the charity concert.”

“Biographers often contrast the distinct personalities of the individual Beatles to explain the creative tensions that eventually led to the group's dissolution.”