noun
bandstand
BAND-stand
Bandstand (noun) means a roofed, open-sided platform built for a band to perform on, usually outdoors in a park. Example: “The brass band played from the bandstand every Sunday afternoon.”
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A roofed, open-sided platform built for a band to perform on, usually outdoors in a park.
"The brass band played from the bandstand every Sunday afternoon."
"Couples danced in front of the seaside bandstand."
How to use bandstand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small outdoor stage built specifically for musical performances.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bandstands
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The brass band played from the _____ every Sunday afternoon.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of band (a group of musicians) and stand (a platform).
Synonyms
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outdoor stage
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Rhymes for bandstand
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What does “bandstand” mean?
The word “bandstand” means a roofed, open-sided platform built for a band to perform on, usually outdoors in a park. In plain terms, a small outdoor stage built specifically for musical performances.
How do you pronounce “bandstand”?
“Bandstand” is pronounced BAND-stand (/ˈbænd.stænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bandstand” in a sentence?
Here is “bandstand” used in a sentence: “The brass band played from the bandstand every Sunday afternoon.”
What part of speech is “bandstand”?
“Bandstand” is a noun.
