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wave band

American  

noun

Radio and Television.
  1. band.


Etymology

Origin of wave band

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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He has a new film at this year’s Sundance, “Devo,” about the iconic new wave band.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

The B-52s, an American new wave band, had originally been lined up to entertain guests after dinner.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

His death, which was announced online by new wave band Deaf School, follows Annie's own two weeks ago.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

The musician, 62, was speaking from London’s East End, where he was preparing to go on tour with Culture Club, the new wave band he led to tremendous success in the 1980s.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

You said there was no danger from telenosis until they found my wave band.

From The Telenizer by Thompson, Don