Synonyms for band

Synonyms for (noun) band

Synonyms: band

Definition: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

Similar words: strip, slip

Definition: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material


Synonyms: band, banding, stripe

Definition: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

Similar words: adornment

Definition: a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness


Synonyms: band

Definition: a restraint put around something to hold it together

Similar words: restraint, constraint

Definition: a device that retards something's motion

Usage: the car did not have proper restraints fitted


Synonyms: band, ring

Definition: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

Similar words: strip, slip

Definition: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material


Synonyms: band

Definition: a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration

Similar words: strip, slip

Definition: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material


Similar words: loop

Definition: anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)


Synonyms: band

Definition: a driving belt in machinery

Similar words: belt

Definition: endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys


Synonyms: ring, band

Definition: jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

Usage: she had rings on every finger; he noted that she wore a wedding band

Similar words: jewellery, jewelry

Definition: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)


Synonyms: band, banding, stria, striation

Definition: a stripe or stripes of contrasting color

Usage: chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands; the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps

Similar words: bar, streak, stripe

Definition: a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background

Usage: a green toad with small black stripes or bars; may the Stars and Stripes forever wave


Synonyms: isthmus, band

Definition: a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

Similar words: tissue

Definition: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function


Synonyms: band

Definition: a range of frequencies between two limits

Similar words: range

Definition: a variety of different things or activities

Usage: he answered a range of questions; he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection


Synonyms: circle, band, lot, set

Definition: an unofficial association of people or groups

Usage: the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot

Similar words: social group

Definition: people sharing some social relation


Synonyms: band

Definition: instrumentalists not including string players

Similar words: musical group, musical organisation, musical organization

Definition: an organization of musicians who perform together


Synonyms: dance band, dance orchestra, band

Definition: a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing

Similar words: musical group, musical organisation, musical organization

Definition: an organization of musicians who perform together


Synonyms for (verb) band

Synonyms: band, ring

Definition: attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

Usage: ring birds; band the geese to observe their migratory patterns

Similar words: attach

Definition: cause to be attached


Synonyms: band

Definition: bind or tie together, as with a band

Similar words: tie, bind

Definition: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

Usage: They tied their victim to the chair


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