Beatles

American  

[beet-lz] / ˈbit lz /

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the, British rock-'n'-roll group (1962–70) including George Harrison (1943–2001), John (Winston) Lennon (1940–80), Paul (James) McCartney (born 1942), and Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey ) (born 1940).

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Beatles Cultural  

1. A rock 'n' roll singing group from Liverpool, England, that was phenomenally popular in the middle and late 1960s. The intense devotion of the group's fans, especially the hysterical screaming that the Beatles provoked in large crowds of teenagers, was called Beatlemania. The four Beatles were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Among their many popular songs, most of which were written by Lennon and McCartney, were “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Hey, Jude.”

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Example Sentences

Officially titled "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row", the experience is due to launch in 2027.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"We're thrilled to bring Apple Corps back to its spiritual home and give The Beatles fans something truly special," its CEO Tom Greene said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It finds the star in reflective mood, singing songs about his childhood in Liverpool and the early days of the Beatles.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The band's hometown of Liverpool, in northwest England, already boasts two attractions -- Liverpool Beatles Museum and The Beatles Story -- but neither are officially licensed by Apple Corps.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Sam added that nowadays a band or someone would compare themselves to the Beatles after the second album, and their own personal voice would be less from that moment on.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky