jazz band
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jazz band
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Lilies were omnipresent, and a jazz band played through the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
She was followed by jazz band Ezra Collective, who are notorious for creating a vibe at festivals, and they did not let the crowd down.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
“Of course, you can’t just remove the rules and processes, tell your team to be a jazz band, and expect it to be so. Without the right conditions, chaos will ensue,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
Here he is dunking in 2024 before singing with the jazz band.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026
You know, with band, and jazz band, and All-City High School Jazz Band.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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