Synonyms

banded

American

[ban-did] / ˈbæn dɪd /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

interbanded adjective
unbanded adjective

Etymology

Origin of banded

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

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Now there was a Reddit forum called WallStreetBets, where amateur retail investors banded together around highly volatile securities, turning quick and substantial profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He isn’t even convinced it’s the same eagles year after year, since they’re not banded.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

India is pushing the use of the rupee in trade settlements and cross-border financing, and 10 European banks have banded together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin later this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

A line of river willows and sycamores banded it in the mid- dle, and the western hills were yellow-brown with feed.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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