boy band

Or boyband

noun

1. a trendy pop group of young male singers, each member typically cultivating an image so as to appeal to a preteen audience.

boy band

noun

1. an all-male vocal pop group created to appeal to a young audience

Word History and Origins

Origin of boy band¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Over a decade ago, he was dancing in music videos as a member of the Australian boy band Justice Crew.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2016, he quit Justice Crew to focus on DJing and music production, but the transition from boy band to toddler techno didn’t happen overnight.

From Los Angeles Times

When a South Korean monk performed a Buddhist ritual for a wildly popular K-pop boy band, it was the most unusual ceremony he had ever held.

From BBC

The hugely popular Korean boy band is making plans now that its members have completed their mandatory military service.

From Los Angeles Times

“KPop Demon Hunters” focuses on a popular girl group called Huntr/x that uses its music and dance moves to battle evil, including a demon boy band.

From Los Angeles Times