band
word
Definition
A band can be a group of musicians who play together, or a flat strip or ring of material such as cloth, metal, or rubber. It can also mean a range or category, such as a price band or age band.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, learners first meet 'band' as a music word: 'a rock band', 'school band'. For objects, common combinations include 'rubber band', 'wedding band', and 'band around her wrist'. In formal contexts, it can mean a range: 'tax band', 'price band'. Don't confuse it with 'group'—'band' is much more specific.
Example Sentences
My brother plays drums in a band.
basic
She tied the papers with a rubber band.
basic
This ring has a gold band.
basic
That indie band got really popular after one song went viral.
natural
I snapped the band on my watch, so now it keeps falling off.
natural
The apartment we want is just outside our price band.
natural