bandsman

[ bandz-muhn ]

noun

, plural bands·men.

1. a musician who plays in a band.

bandsman

/ ˈbændzmən /

noun

1. a player in a musical band, esp a brass or military band

Gender Note

Is bandsman gender-neutral? See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandsman¹

First recorded in 1835–45; band ¹ + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

If the biceps is in proportion, Bandsman Blake should tremble.

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He looks like an opulent and good-natured butcher disguised as a Hungarian bandsman.

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It was the bandsman: he who had been nearest to the boy at the very last, to whose special care his dear body had been committed.

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So I sent for the bandsman who had been told off to valet me and arranged with him where my gear, etc., should be stowed.

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A poor fat bandsman with a lame foot was not excused from marching the next day.

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