noun

bando

Bando (noun) means a traditional Welsh stick-and-ball team sport related to hockey and shinty. Example: “Bando was once widely played on the beaches of south Wales.”

noun

A traditional Welsh stick-and-ball team sport related to hockey and shinty.

"Bando was once widely played on the beaches of south Wales."

Slang for a house used to store or sell illegal drugs.

"Police raided the bando after weeks of surveillance."

How to use bando

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context, either an old Welsh hockey-like game or slang for a drug house.

Word forms

bandos plural, bandos plural

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Etymology

Clipping of abandoned.

Rhymes for bando

Ando Nando Lando Cuando Orlando Armando commando Fernando Hernando

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bando” mean?

The word “bando” means a traditional Welsh stick-and-ball team sport related to hockey and shinty. In plain terms, depending on context, either an old Welsh hockey-like game or slang for a drug house.

How do you use “bando” in a sentence?

Here is “bando” used in a sentence: “Bando was once widely played on the beaches of south Wales.”

What part of speech is “bando”?

“Bando” is a noun.

How many meanings does “bando” have?

“Bando” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Welsh stick-and-ball team sport related to hockey and shinty.