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bandstand

American  
[band-stand] / ˈbændˌstænd /

noun

  1. a platform, often roofed, for outdoor band performances.

  2. a raised platform in a nightclub, restaurant, etc., used by the members of a band or orchestra while performing.

bandstand British  
/ ˈbændˌstænd /

noun

  1. a platform for a band, usually out of doors and roofed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of bandstand

First recorded in 1855–60; band 1 + stand

Example Sentences

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The park has a nice soccer field and a lovely bandstand, among other popular attractions, but many parents told me they’re reluctant to visit with their children because of safety concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

Sarah McRobb, from Australia, who lives in Manchester, was among the fans who gathered at the bandstand.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

I just assume he couldn't recollect or revel in discussions about Count Basie and Duke Ellington and sitting on the bandstand and blowing trumpet with many other people, especially in Hollywood.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

The civil rights movement was alive and well, adding to the urgency that these musicians were executing on the bandstand.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

He gestured to the formidable band, fifty-strong, who had assembled at the side of the bandstand.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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