band shell

American  

noun

1. a concave, acoustically resonant structure at the back of an outdoor bandstand.

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Etymology

Origin of band shell

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The band planned a New York City debut that went off cleanly at the abandoned band shell where the hip-hop classic “Wild Style” was filmed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A band shell was erected in the main square, and a coffee house opened.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 22, 2019

On his arena tour this year, he plays on a stage shaped like a half-circle band shell with lights.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2017

The activities, in tents around Central Park’s band shell, include calligraphy, Kabuki face painting and origami — even a Hello Kitty photo booth.

From New York Times • May 5, 2016

Even if the Superintendent had allowed it, he could not have brought himself to stay at the band shell.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli