noun

Beatle

BEE-tuh

Beatle (noun) means one of the four members of the British rock band The Beatles, or (loosely) someone associated with them. Example: “Ringo was the last surviving Beatle for many years.”

noun

One of the four members of the British rock band The Beatles, or (loosely) someone associated with them.

"Ringo was the last surviving Beatle for many years."

How to use Beatle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefers to one member of The Beatles.

Word forms

Beatles plural

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Etymology

A back-formed singular from "Beatles," the band name itself a pun blending "beat" (as in beat music) with "beetles."

Frequently asked questions

What does “Beatle” mean?

The word “Beatle” means one of the four members of the British rock band The Beatles, or (loosely) someone associated with them. In plain terms, refers to one member of The Beatles.

How do you pronounce “Beatle”?

“Beatle” is pronounced BEE-tuh ([ˈbiːtəɫ] in IPA).

How do you use “Beatle” in a sentence?

Here is “Beatle” used in a sentence: “Ringo was the last surviving Beatle for many years.”

What part of speech is “Beatle”?

“Beatle” is a noun.