Beatle
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.”
How to use Beatle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to one member of The Beatles.
Word forms
- Plural
- Beatles
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Ringo was the last surviving _____ for many years.
Etymology
A back-formed singular from "Beatles," the band name itself a pun blending "beat" (as in beat music) with "beetles."