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banded

American  
[ban-did] / ˈbæn dɪd /

adjective

  1. marked or fitted with a band or bands.

  2. Architecture. (of a column, door architrave, etc.) having the regular flutings, moldings, or the like interrupted at regular intervals by projecting blocks or drums.


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Etymology

Origin of banded

First recorded in 1480–90; band 2 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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For the first time, they banded together to stand up to him.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

The Minnesota officials banded together to challenge the subpoenas, and on Monday, U.S.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

A mother of three boys with complex needs has been left "speechless" after a group of kind strangers banded together to transform her home in just 48 hours.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

This is largely because iron-rich sedimentary rocks are best known from banded iron formations.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2026

In the same way, Deganawidah prophesied, the Five Nations, each weak on its own, would fall into darkness unless they all banded together.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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