boy band

American  

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.

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boy band British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of boy band

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

He explained that although his sense of “normalcy” was taken away from him following the end of the boy band, he knew he couldn’t let it take over his life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

While Victoria Hupp, a 29-year-old mother of two from near Cleveland, has been a fan of Styles since his boy band days, she didn’t have room in her budget for airfare on top of tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Harry Styles is no stranger to “Saturday Night Live,” having performed multiple times with his former boy band One Direction and more recently as a solo artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

"Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience," a concert film for the K-pop boy band Stray Kids filmed at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, opened in fourth place at $5.6 million.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Unlike Taro’s almost-military cut, Shoji keeps his hair long and straight, like he belongs in an Asian boy band.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman