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- [band-stand]
- /ˈbændˌstænd/
- /ˈbænd.stænd/
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- [band-stand]
- /ˈbændˌstænd/
Definitions of bandstand word
- countable noun bandstand A bandstand is a platform with a roof where a military band or a brass band can play in the open air. 3
- countable noun bandstand A bandstand is a platform inside a hall or large room where the band that is playing at a dance or other occasion stands. 3
- noun bandstand a platform for a band, usually out of doors and roofed 3
- noun bandstand an outdoor platform for a band or orchestra, usually with a roof 3
- noun bandstand any platform for a band of musicians, as in a ballroom 3
- noun bandstand a platform, often roofed, for outdoor band performances. 1
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Origin of bandstand
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; band1 + stand
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bandstand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bandstand popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bandstand usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bandstand
noun bandstand
- platform — a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
- kiosk — a small structure having one or more sides open, used as a newsstand, refreshment stand, bandstand, etc.
- bower — A bower is a shady, leafy shelter in a garden or wood.
- arbor — An arbor is a shelter in a garden which is formed by leaves and stems of plants growing close together over a light framework.
- summerhouse — a simple, often rustic structure in a park or garden, intended to provide shade in the summer.
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